Vladyslav Orlov defeated Cem Ilkel 6-1 5-7 6-3 in the Istanbul TTF CH qualifying round 1 on clay. The upset overturned the form book — Cem Ilkel came in leading the head-to-head 1–0. Vladyslav Orlov claimed a first win over Cem Ilkel in two meetings, levelling the head-to-head at 1–1.
Orlov V. came through in three sets.
Clay: Orlov V. leads 1–0 · Hard: Ilkel C. leads 1–0
Vladyslav Orlov beat Cem Ilkel 6-1 5-7 6-3. Umpiry, "Vladyslav Orlov vs Cem Ilkel — Istanbul TTF CH Qualifying Round 1", https://umpiry.com/match/2026-05-17/ilkel-vs-orlov-istanbul-ttf-ch-q1?utm_source=cite (as of 17 May 2026).