Daniele Balducci defeated Sander Groen 4-6 6-1 6-4 in the Italy 3 Masters 4 qualifying round on clay. The upset overturned the form book — Sander Groen came in leading the head-to-head 1–0. Daniele Balducci claimed a first win over Sander Groen in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
Balducci D. came through in three sets.
Clay: Balducci D. leads 1–0 · Carpet: Groen S. leads 1–0