Vladimir Polyakov defeated Dmitry Surchenko 6-7 7-5 7-5 in the Russia F4 round of 32 on clay. The upset overturned the form book — Dmitry Surchenko came in leading the head-to-head 1–0. Vladimir Polyakov claimed a first win over Dmitry Surchenko in two meetings, levelling the head-to-head at 1–1.
Polyakov V. came through in three sets.
Vladimir Polyakov beat Dmitry Surchenko 6-7(2) 7-5 7-5. Umpiry, "Vladimir Polyakov vs Dmitry Surchenko — Russia F4 Round of 32", https://umpiry.com/match/2016-08-01/polyakov-vs-surchenko-russia-f4-r32?utm_source=cite (as of 1 August 2016).