Alexander Markin defeated Deniss Pavlovs 6-3 6-4 in the Uzbekistan F1 round of 16 on hard. The upset overturned the form book — Deniss Pavlovs came in leading the head-to-head 1–0. Alexander Markin claimed a first win over Deniss Pavlovs in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005-09-05 | Belarus F1 | R16 | clay | Deniss Pavlovs | 6-3 6-4 |