Lukasz Kubot defeated Boris Pashanski 6-3 3-6 6-3 in the Costa Do Sauipe qualifying round of 16 on hard. The upset overturned the form book — Boris Pashanski came in leading the head-to-head 1–0, defending last year's round of 16. Lukasz Kubot claimed a first win over Boris Pashanski in two meetings, levelling the head-to-head at 1–1.
Kubot L. came through in three sets.
Hard: Kubot L. leads 1–0 · Clay: Pashanski B. leads 1–0
Lukasz Kubot beat Boris Pashanski 6-3 3-6 6-3. Umpiry, "Lukasz Kubot vs Boris Pashanski — Costa Do Sauipe Qualifying Round of 16", https://umpiry.com/match/2009-02-08/kubot-vs-pashanski-costa-do-sauipe-q16?utm_source=cite (as of 8 February 2009).