Renzo Furlan defeated Goran Prpic 6-4 7-6 in the Palermo round of 32 on clay. The result followed the form book — Renzo Furlan came in leading the head-to-head 1–0, defending last year's round of 16. Renzo Furlan extended the head-to-head to 2–0.
Furlan R. took it in straight sets.