Tihomir Grozdanov defeated Denys Molchanov 4-6 7-5 6-2 in the Turkey F1 round of 32 on hard. The upset overturned the form book — Denys Molchanov came in leading the head-to-head 2–0, but Tihomir Grozdanov had been the form player, winning 2 of their last 4 on hard. Tihomir Grozdanov claimed a first win over Denys Molchanov in three meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 2–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008-11-24 | United Arab Emirates F2 | R32 | hard | Denys Molchanov | 3-6 7-5 6-3 |
| 2008-11-17 | United Arab Emirates F1 | R32 | hard | Denys Molchanov | 4-6 6-4 7-5 |
Averages over each player's completed matches in the selected window (6 vs 135). ATP, WTA & Challenger.
Each player's serve crossed against the other's return, converted to expected hold of serve. Recent completed matches, ATP, WTA & Challenger. About