Yannick Mertens defeated Antoine Benneteau 6-2 3-6 6-3 in the Qatar F1 qualifying round on hard. The upset overturned the form book — Antoine Benneteau came in leading the head-to-head 1–0. Yannick Mertens claimed a first win over Antoine Benneteau in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014-01-13 | France F1 | SF | clay | Antoine Benneteau | 6-4 7-6(7) |
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