Marsel Ilhan defeated Alexandar Lazov 6-3 6-7 7-5 in the Turkey F16 semi-final on clay. The upset overturned the form book — Alexandar Lazov came in leading the head-to-head 1–0, but Marsel Ilhan had been the form player, winning 3 of their last 4 on clay. Marsel Ilhan claimed a first win over Alexandar Lazov in two meetings, levelling the head-to-head at 1–1.
Ilhan M. came through in three sets.
Clay: Ilhan M. leads 1–0 · Hard: Lazov A. leads 1–0
Marsel Ilhan beat Alexandar Lazov 6-3 6-7(2) 7-5. Umpiry, "Marsel Ilhan vs Alexandar Lazov — Turkey F16 Semi-final", https://umpiry.com/match/2017-04-24/ilhan-vs-lazov-turkey-f16-sf?utm_source=cite (as of 24 April 2017).