Grenier broke for 3-2 and again for 5-5 in a tense deuce-filled set, then won a 11 minute tiebreak to take it 7-6, with Safiullin saving a break point in a hold for 3-4.

Safiullin broke for 4-3 after Grenier saved one of two break points, then held for 6-4 to level the match despite Grenier's deuce hold for 4-5.

Breaks traded: Safiullin for 3-2, Grenier for 3-3 and 5-3. Grenier took it 6-3.