Alexey Zakharov defeated Boris Pokotilov 6-3 6-2 in the M25 Aktobe 1 round of 16 on hard. The upset overturned the form book — Boris Pokotilov came in leading the head-to-head 1–0, but Alexey Zakharov had been the form player, winning 2 of their last 5 on hard. Alexey Zakharov claimed a first win over Boris Pokotilov in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023-10-13 | M15 Doha 4 | SF | hard | Boris Pokotilov | 5-7 6-2 7-6(2) |
Averages over each player's completed matches in the selected window (67 vs 1). ATP, WTA & Challenger.
Each player's serve crossed against the other's return, converted to expected hold of serve. Recent completed matches, ATP, WTA & Challenger. Small sample — read as indicative. About