Or Dekel vs Benoit Foucher — Israel F1 Round of 32

Or Dekel defeated Benoit Foucher 6-4 6-7 6-4 in the Israel F1 round of 32 on hard. The upset overturned the form book — Benoit Foucher came in leading the head-to-head 1–0, but Or Dekel had been the form player, winning 5 of their last 9 on hard. Or Dekel claimed a first win over Benoit Foucher in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.

Key context

• Match story: Or Dekel edged a tight contest from start to finish — 6–4 6–7 6–4.