Gilles Bastie defeated Albert Portas 6-3 3-6 6-4 in the Spain 5 Masters 3 round of 32 on clay. The upset overturned the form book — Albert Portas came in leading the head-to-head 2–0. Gilles Bastie claimed a first win over Albert Portas in three meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 2–1.
Bastie G. came through in three sets.
Clay: level 1–1 · Hard: Portas A. leads 1–0