Jozef Kovalik defeated Andrey Golubev 6-4 7-6 in the Doha qualifying round of 16 on hard. The upset overturned the form book — Andrey Golubev came in leading the head-to-head 2–0. Jozef Kovalik claimed a first win over Andrey Golubev in three meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 2–1.
Kovalik J. took it in straight sets.
Hard: Kovalik J. leads 1–0 · Clay: Golubev A. leads 2–0