Sergei Krotiouk defeated Syrym Abdukhalikov 6-4 2-6 6-2 in the Kazakhstan F5 qualifying round on hard. The upset overturned the form book — Syrym Abdukhalikov came in leading the head-to-head 1–0. Sergei Krotiouk claimed a first win over Syrym Abdukhalikov in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009-03-02 | Kazakhstan F1 | R16 | hard | Syrym Abdukhalikov | 4-6 7-5 7-6(5) |