Valery Rudnev defeated Andrei Gorban 6-0 6-2 in the Turkey F2 semi-final on clay. The upset overturned the form book — Andrei Gorban came in leading the head-to-head 1–0, but Valery Rudnev had been the form player, winning 2 of their last 5 on clay. Valery Rudnev claimed a first win over Andrei Gorban in two meetings, levelling the head-to-head at 1–1.
Rudnev V. took it in straight sets.
Valery Rudnev beat Andrei Gorban 6-0 6-2. Umpiry, "Valery Rudnev vs Andrei Gorban — Turkey F2 Semi-final", https://umpiry.com/match/2009-03-23/gorban-vs-rudnev-turkey-f2-sf?utm_source=cite (as of 23 March 2009).