Hubert Hurkacz played Roman Safiullin in a court showdown that lasted for over two hours. He came out on top. The victory helped him reach the quarterfinals. Media outlet SportoweFakty reported Safiullin surprised his rival during the match. Hurkacz needed a third set to finish on top.
Polsat Sport provided live coverage of the entire match. Sport.pl called the contest a tough battle for a spot in the quarterfinals. It extended to three sets. Hurkacz won the deciding set to secure his spot. SportoweFakty wrote that Hurkacz had to play three sets after Safiullin surprised him.