Age38
CountryRussia
Residence Moscow, Russia
Turned Pro1999
2016 Earnings$543,863
The Russian was ranked as high as No. 8 in the world and won a total of 10 ATP titles.
The fan favorite rallied past Mikhail Youzhny, improving his head-to-head record to 17-0.
Will any of the top seeds be tested?
The two Russians, who are in Dubai this week, share the same coach.