Victor Kozin defeated Deniss Pavlovs 0-6 7-5 6-2 in the Russia F7 round of 16 on clay. The upset overturned the form book — Deniss Pavlovs came in leading the head-to-head 2–0. Victor Kozin claimed a first win over Deniss Pavlovs in three meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 2–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012-07-30 | Russia F10 | R16 | clay | Deniss Pavlovs | 6-2 6-0 |
| 2008-07-21 | Georgia F2 | R32 | clay | Deniss Pavlovs | 6-1 6-1 |