Alexander Rumyantsev defeated Andrey Kumantsov 3-6 6-4 6-2 in the Kazakhstan F9 semi-final on hard. The upset overturned the form book — Andrey Kumantsov came in leading the head-to-head 1–0, but Alexander Rumyantsev had been the form player, winning 3 of their last 5 on hard. Alexander Rumyantsev claimed a first win over Andrey Kumantsov in two meetings, levelling the head-to-head at 1–1.
Rumyantsev A. came through in three sets.
Hard: Rumyantsev A. leads 1–0 · Clay: Kumantsov A. leads 1–0
Alexander Rumyantsev beat Andrey Kumantsov 3-6 6-4 6-2. Umpiry, "Alexander Rumyantsev vs Andrey Kumantsov — Kazakhstan F9 Semi-final", https://umpiry.com/match/2012-10-22/kumantsov-vs-rumyantsev-kazakhstan-f9-sf?utm_source=cite (as of 22 October 2012).