Alexander Volkov defeated Cedric Pioline 6-2 6-7 6-3 in the Nottingham round of 32 on grass. The result followed the form book — Alexander Volkov came in leading the head-to-head 4–1, defending last year's quarter-final. Alexander Volkov extended the head-to-head to 5–1.
Volkov A. came through in three sets.
Grass: Volkov A. leads 1–0 · Hard: Volkov A. leads 3–0 · Clay: Pioline C. leads 1–0 · Carpet: Volkov A. leads 1–0