Jesse Huta Galung defeated Sergei Bubka 6-4 6-0 in the Dubai qualifying round of 16 on hard. The upset overturned the form book — Sergei Bubka came in leading the head-to-head 1–0, but Jesse Huta Galung had been the form player, winning 5 of their last 7 on hard. Jesse Huta Galung claimed a first win over Sergei Bubka in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
Huta Galung J. took it in straight sets.
Hard: Huta Galung J. leads 1–0 · Carpet: Bubka S. leads 1–0