Mark Joachim defeated Ciprian Petre Porumb 2-6 6-1 7-6 in the Hungary Masters 1 qualifying round on clay. The upset overturned the form book — Ciprian Petre Porumb came in leading the head-to-head 1–0. Mark Joachim claimed a first win over Ciprian Petre Porumb in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
Joachim M. came through in three sets.