Marcelo Filippini defeated Andres Gomez 5-7 6-4 6-4 in the Barcelona round of 32 on clay. The upset overturned the form book — Andres Gomez came in leading the head-to-head 1–0, defending the title, but Marcelo Filippini had been the form player, winning 2 of their last 5 on clay. Marcelo Filippini claimed a first win over Andres Gomez in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
Filippini M. came through in three sets.