Pavel Chekhov defeated Valery Rudnev 6-7 7-6 6-4 in the Ukraine F2 round of 16 on clay. The upset overturned the form book — Valery Rudnev came in leading the head-to-head 1–0. Pavel Chekhov claimed a first win over Valery Rudnev in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
Chekhov P. came through in three sets.