Marko Danis defeated Richard Ruckelshausen 6-4 7-6 in the Qatar F4 round of 32 on hard. The upset overturned the form book — Richard Ruckelshausen came in leading the head-to-head 1–0. Marko Danis claimed a first win over Richard Ruckelshausen in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008-07-14 | Syria F2 | R32 | hard | Richard Ruckelshausen | 6-1 6-2 |
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