Andrei Cherkasov defeated Francisco Roig 6-2 7-5 in the Barcelona round of 32 on clay. The result followed the form book — Andrei Cherkasov came in leading the head-to-head 2–0, defending last year's round of 32. Andrei Cherkasov extended the head-to-head to 3–0.
Cherkasov A. took it in straight sets.