E. Philippov takes on I. Maratuly at the M15 Astana 2 (Kazakhstan), contested on hard courts. It is a clash of contrasting recent fortunes, and the hard courts should have plenty to say about which way it turns.

I. Maratuly competes on the ITF tour.

E. Philippov is ranked #1079 on the ITF tour with 16 ranking points.

E. Philippov and I. Maratuly have no prior tour-level meetings, adding an unknown to the read.