Maxim Kanakov defeated Pavel Chekhov 6-4 6-4 in the Belarus F1 round of 32 on carpet. The upset overturned the form book — Pavel Chekhov came in leading the head-to-head 1–0. Maxim Kanakov claimed a first win over Pavel Chekhov in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007-09-03 | Russia F6 | R16 | clay | Pavel Chekhov | 6-2 6-2 |