Goran Ivanisevic defeated David Prinosil 6-2 7-6 in the Dubai semi-final on hard. The result followed the form book — Goran Ivanisevic came in leading the head-to-head 2–0, defending last year's round of 32. Goran Ivanisevic extended the head-to-head to 3–0.
Ivanisevic G. took it in straight sets.