David Prinosil defeated Andrei Stoliarov 6-3 6-3 in the Doha qualifying round on hard. The upset overturned the form book — Andrei Stoliarov came in leading the head-to-head 1–0, defending last year's round of 32, but David Prinosil had been the form player, winning 4 of their last 6 on hard. David Prinosil claimed a first win over Andrei Stoliarov in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
Prinosil D. took it in straight sets.
Hard: Prinosil D. leads 1–0 · Clay: Stoliarov A. leads 1–0