Fabrice Santoro defeated Gilbert Schaller 6-3 6-1 in the Dubai round of 32 on hard. The result followed the form book — Fabrice Santoro came in leading the head-to-head 2–0. Fabrice Santoro extended the head-to-head to 3–0.
Santoro F. took it in straight sets.
Hard: Santoro F. leads 1–0 · Clay: Santoro F. leads 2–0