Bernd Karbacher defeated Dinu Pescariu 6-4 6-4 in the Dubai round of 32 on hard. The upset overturned the form book — Dinu Pescariu came in leading the head-to-head 2–0. Bernd Karbacher claimed a first win over Dinu Pescariu in three meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 2–1.
Karbacher B. took it in straight sets.
Hard: level 1–1 · Clay: Pescariu D. leads 1–0