Yevgeny Kafelnikov defeated Daniel Vacek 6-3 1-6 6-3 in the Halle semi-final on grass. The result followed the form book — Yevgeny Kafelnikov came in leading the head-to-head 4–3, defending last year's quarter-final. Yevgeny Kafelnikov extended the head-to-head to 5–3.
Kafelnikov Y. came through in three sets.
Grass: Kafelnikov Y. leads 2–1 · Carpet: Kafelnikov Y. leads 2–0 · Hard: Vacek D. leads 2–1