Vladimir Ivanov defeated Djurabeck Karimov 7-5 1-6 7-6 in the Kazakhstan F6 semi-final on clay. The result followed the form book — Vladimir Ivanov came in leading the head-to-head 1–0. Vladimir Ivanov extended the head-to-head to 2–0.
Ivanov V. came through in three sets.
Vladimir Ivanov beat Djurabeck Karimov 7-5 1-6 7-6(4). Umpiry, "Vladimir Ivanov vs Djurabeck Karimov — Kazakhstan F6 Semi-final", https://umpiry.com/match/2016-09-30/ivanov-vs-karimov-kazakhstan-f6-sf?utm_source=cite (as of 30 September 2016).