Alois Beust defeated Pietro Angelini 6-0 4-6 6-4 in the Italy 3 Masters 2 round of 16 on clay. The upset overturned the form book — Pietro Angelini came in leading the head-to-head 1–0, but Alois Beust had been the form player, winning 4 of their last 8 on clay. Alois Beust claimed a first win over Pietro Angelini in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
Beust A. came through in three sets.