Vladimir Korolev defeated Yan Sabanin 6-2 6-2 in the Kazakhstan F5 round of 32 on clay. The upset overturned the form book — Yan Sabanin came in leading the head-to-head 2–0. Vladimir Korolev claimed a first win over Yan Sabanin in three meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 2–1.
Korolev V. took it in straight sets.
Clay: level 1–1 · Hard: Sabanin Y. leads 1–0