Syrym Abdukhalikov defeated Sergei Krotiouk 4-6 7-5 7-6 in the Kazakhstan F1 round of 16 on hard. The upset overturned the form book — Sergei Krotiouk came in leading the head-to-head 1–0. Syrym Abdukhalikov claimed a first win over Sergei Krotiouk in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009-10-05 | Kazakhstan F5 | QF | hard | Sergei Krotiouk | 6-4 2-6 6-2 |