Alex Rybakov defeated Aziz Dougaz 7-6 6-3 in the M25 Iowa City 1 semi-final on hard. The upset overturned the form book — Aziz Dougaz came in ranked #426, leading the head-to-head 1–0. Alex Rybakov claimed a first win over Aziz Dougaz in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
Rybakov A. took it in straight sets.