Artsiom Cherkasau defeated Roman Blokhin 5-7 6-3 10-4 in the M15 Doha 6 qualifying round of 16 on hard. The upset overturned the form book — Roman Blokhin came in leading the head-to-head 1–0. Artsiom Cherkasau claimed a first win over Roman Blokhin in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
Cherkasau A. came through in three sets.