James Mcgee defeated Sergiy Stakhovsky 6-4 1-6 6-1 in the Dubai qualifying round of 16 on hard. The upset overturned the form book — Sergiy Stakhovsky came in leading the head-to-head 1–0, defending last year's round of 32. James Mcgee claimed a first win over Sergiy Stakhovsky in two meetings, levelling the head-to-head at 1–1.
Mcgee J. came through in three sets.
Hard: Mcgee J. leads 1–0 · Clay: Stakhovsky S. leads 1–0
James Mcgee beat Sergiy Stakhovsky 6-4 1-6 6-1. Umpiry, "James Mcgee vs Sergiy Stakhovsky — Dubai Qualifying Round of 16", https://umpiry.com/match/2017-02-25/mcgee-vs-stakhovsky-dubai-q16?utm_source=cite (as of 25 February 2017).