Emin Agaev defeated Frederic Niemeyer 6-4 5-7 6-4 in the Moscow qualifying round of 32 on hard. The upset overturned the form book — Frederic Niemeyer came in leading the head-to-head 1–0. Emin Agaev claimed a first win over Frederic Niemeyer in two meetings, levelling the head-to-head at 1–1.
Agaev E. came through in three sets.
Emin Agaev beat Frederic Niemeyer 6-4 5-7 6-4. Umpiry, "Emin Agaev vs Frederic Niemeyer — Moscow Qualifying Round of 32", https://umpiry.com/match/2004-10-09/agaev-vs-niemeyer-moscow-q32?utm_source=cite (as of 9 October 2004).