Tim Henman vs Eyal Ran — Tashkent Round of 16

Tim Henman defeated Eyal Ran 6-4 6-1 in the Tashkent round of 16 on hard. The upset overturned the form book — Eyal Ran came in leading the head-to-head 2–0, defending last year's round of 16. Tim Henman claimed a first win over Eyal Ran in three meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 2–1.

Key context

• Match story: Tim Henman dropped just 5 games past Eyal Ran.