Kunitsyn was a 6-7 (6), 7-6 (4), 6-3, 6-4 winner in the opening singles, with 13th-ranked Youzhny enjoying a more straightforward 6-4, 6-2, 6-3 victory over Bopanna in the day's second match Friday.

Kunitsyn replaced Igor Andreev, who injured his left knee during practice late Thursday.