Oleg Khotkov defeated Connor Farren 6-3 1-6 10-8 in the M15 Sharm El Sheikh 4 qualifying round of 32 on hard. The upset overturned the form book — Connor Farren came in leading the head-to-head 1–0. Oleg Khotkov claimed a first win over Connor Farren in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
Khotkov O. came through in three sets.