Theodoros Angelinos defeated Carlos Gomez Herrera 7-6 1-6 7-6 in the Dubai qualifying round of 16 on hard. The upset overturned the form book — Carlos Gomez Herrera came in leading the head-to-head 1–0. Theodoros Angelinos claimed a first win over Carlos Gomez Herrera in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
Angelinos T. came through in three sets.
Hard: Angelinos T. leads 1–0 · Clay: Gomez Herrera C. leads 1–0