Alexander Bublik defeated Andrey Kuznetsov 2-6 6-4 6-4 in the Halle qualifying round of 16 on grass. The upset overturned the form book — Andrey Kuznetsov came in defending last year's round of 32.
Bublik A. came through in three sets.
Bublik A. and Kuznetsov A. faced 1 of the same opponent in the last 12 months. Bublik A. went 0–1 (0%) against them, Kuznetsov A. 1–0 (100%).
Only 1 common opponent — too few for any conclusion. Shown without assessment.