Ilia Starkov defeated Andrey Kuznetsov 7-5 2-6 6-2 in the Russia F7 qualifying round on clay. The upset overturned the form book — Andrey Kuznetsov came in leading the head-to-head 1–0. Ilia Starkov claimed a first win over Andrey Kuznetsov in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008-09-01 | Russia F6 | R32 | clay | Andrey Kuznetsov | 6-1 6-1 |
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