Magnus Larsson defeated Jeff Tarango 6-4 6-7 6-3 in the Doha round of 16 on hard. The result followed the form book — Magnus Larsson came in leading the head-to-head 1–0, defending last year's final. Magnus Larsson extended the head-to-head to 2–0.
Larsson M. came through in three sets.
Hard: Larsson M. leads 1–0 · Clay: Larsson M. leads 1–0