Horst Skoff defeated Franco Davin 7-6 6-4 in the Casablanca quarter-final on clay. The upset overturned the form book — Franco Davin came in leading the head-to-head 1–0, defending last year's round of 32, but Horst Skoff had been the form player, winning 8 of their last 10 on clay. Horst Skoff claimed a first win over Franco Davin in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
Skoff H. took it in straight sets.