Aslan Karatsev defeated Denis Matsukevitch 7-5 6-4 in the Russia F8 qualifying round on clay. The upset overturned the form book — Denis Matsukevitch came in leading the head-to-head 1–0. Aslan Karatsev claimed a first win over Denis Matsukevitch in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
Karatsev A. took it in straight sets.