Valery Rudnev defeated Sherif Sabry 6-4 6-3 in the Iran F6 round of 16 on clay. The upset overturned the form book — Sherif Sabry 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 Sherif Sabry in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
Rudnev V. took it in straight sets.