Yannick Maden defeated Viktor Galovic 6-4 6-4 in the Dubai qualifying round of 16 on hard. The upset overturned the form book — Viktor Galovic came in leading the head-to-head 1–0. Yannick Maden claimed a first win over Viktor Galovic in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
Maden Y. took it in straight sets.