Aleksandr Agafonov defeated Alexander Stakheev 6-4 6-1 in the Russia F4 round of 32 on clay. The upset overturned the form book — Alexander Stakheev came in leading the head-to-head 1–0. Aleksandr Agafonov claimed a first win over Alexander Stakheev in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008-08-25 | Russia F5 | R16 | clay | Alexander Stakheev | 7-5 1-6 6-3 |