Deniss Pavlovs vs Alexander Markin — Belarus F1 Round of 16

Deniss Pavlovs defeated Alexander Markin 6-3 6-4 in the Belarus F1 round of 16 on clay. The upset overturned the form book — Alexander Markin came in leading the head-to-head 1–0, but Deniss Pavlovs had been the form player, winning 5 of their last 8 on clay. Deniss Pavlovs claimed a first win over Alexander Markin in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.

Key context

• Match story: Deniss Pavlovs closed it out in two sets, 6–3 6–4.