Ivo Karlovic defeated Evgeny Donskoy 6-4 7-5 in the Pune round of 16 on hard. The result followed the form book — Ivo Karlovic came in leading the head-to-head 1–0, defending last year's final. Ivo Karlovic extended the head-to-head to 2–0.
Karlovic I. took it in straight sets.
Karlovic I. and Donskoy E. faced 1 of the same opponent in the last 12 months. Karlovic I. went 0–1 (0%) against them, Donskoy E. 0–1 (0%).
Only 1 common opponent — too few for any conclusion. Shown without assessment.