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, levelling the head-to-head at 1–1.
Starkov I. came through in three sets.
Ilia Starkov beat Andrey Kuznetsov 7-5 2-6 6-2. Umpiry, "Ilia Starkov vs Andrey Kuznetsov — Russia F7 Qualifying Round", https://umpiry.com/match/2008-09-08/kuznetsov-vs-starkov-russia-f7-qf?utm_source=cite (as of 8 September 2008).