Dennis Novak defeated Peter Torebko 1-6 6-2 7-6 in the Turkey F9 semi-final on clay. The upset overturned the form book — Peter Torebko came in leading the head-to-head 2–0, but Dennis Novak had been the form player, winning 4 of their last 7 on clay. Dennis Novak claimed a first win over Peter Torebko in three meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 2–1.
Novak D. came through in three sets.