Timur Kiuamov defeated Alexander Ovcharov 7-6 7-6 in the M25 Aktobe 1 qualifying round of 16 on hard. The upset overturned the form book — Alexander Ovcharov came in leading the head-to-head 1–0. Timur Kiuamov claimed a first win over Alexander Ovcharov in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
Kiuamov T. took it in straight sets.
Hard: Kiuamov T. leads 1–0 · Clay: Ovcharov A. leads 1–0