Gero Kretschmer defeated Gyorgy Balazs 7-6 6-3 in the Iran F8 qualifying round on clay. The upset overturned the form book — Gyorgy Balazs came in leading the head-to-head 1–0. Gero Kretschmer claimed a first win over Gyorgy Balazs in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009-05-18 | Czech Rep F3 | R32 | clay | Gyorgy Balazs | 4-6 6-4 6-3 |
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