Alexander Peya defeated Lukasz Kubot 6-3 7-6 in the Doha qualifying round on hard. The upset overturned the form book — Lukasz Kubot came in leading the head-to-head 1–0, but Alexander Peya had been the form player, winning 3 of their last 6 on hard. Alexander Peya claimed a first win over Lukasz Kubot in two meetings, levelling the head-to-head at 1–1.
Peya A. took it in straight sets.
Hard: Peya A. leads 1–0 · Clay: Kubot L. leads 1–0
Alexander Peya beat Lukasz Kubot 6-3 7-6(3). Umpiry, "Alexander Peya vs Lukasz Kubot — Doha Qualifying Round", https://umpiry.com/match/2009-01-05/kubot-vs-peya-doha-qf?utm_source=cite (as of 5 January 2009).