Andreas Vinciguerra defeated Albert Costa 3-6 7-6 7-5 in the Doha round of 16 on hard. The result followed the form book — Andreas Vinciguerra came in leading the head-to-head 1–0, defending last year's quarter-final. Andreas Vinciguerra extended the head-to-head to 2–0.
Vinciguerra A. came through in three sets.