Evgeny Philippov defeated Egor Novikov 6-2 6-4 in the M15 Kazan 1 round of 16 on hard. The upset overturned the form book — Egor Novikov came in leading the head-to-head 1–0. Evgeny Philippov claimed a first win over Egor Novikov in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021-10-24 | M15 Antalya 29 | Q64 | clay | Egor Novikov | 3-1 |
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