Aleksandar Vlaski defeated Ti Chen 6-4 6-4 in the China F1 qualifying round on hard. The upset overturned the form book — Ti Chen came in leading the head-to-head 1–0, but Aleksandar Vlaski had been the form player, winning 6 of their last 10 on hard. Aleksandar Vlaski claimed a first win over Ti Chen in two meetings, levelling the head-to-head at 1–1.
Vlaski A. took it in straight sets.
Aleksandar Vlaski beat Ti Chen 6-4 6-4. Umpiry, "Aleksandar Vlaski vs Ti Chen — China F1 Qualifying Round", https://umpiry.com/match/2006-01-09/chen-vs-vlaski-china-f1-qf?utm_source=cite (as of 9 January 2006).