Konstantin Kravchuk defeated Alexander Markin 6-4 1-6 6-3 in the Russia F2 semi-final on hard. The upset overturned the form book — Alexander Markin came in leading the head-to-head 1–0. Konstantin Kravchuk claimed a first win over Alexander Markin in two meetings, levelling the head-to-head at 1–1.
Kravchuk K. came through in three sets.
Hard: Kravchuk K. leads 1–0 · Clay: Markin A. leads 1–0
Konstantin Kravchuk beat Alexander Markin 6-4 1-6 6-3. Umpiry, "Konstantin Kravchuk vs Alexander Markin — Russia F2 Semi-final", https://umpiry.com/match/2004-08-16/kravchuk-vs-markin-russia-f2-sf?utm_source=cite (as of 16 August 2004).