Alexander Stakheev defeated Aleksandr Agafonov 7-5 1-6 6-3 in the Russia F5 round of 16 on clay. The upset overturned the form book — Aleksandr Agafonov came in leading the head-to-head 1–0. Alexander Stakheev claimed a first win over Aleksandr Agafonov in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008-08-18 | Russia F4 | R32 | clay | Aleksandr Agafonov | 6-4 6-1 |