Javier Sanchez defeated Marcelo Filippini 6-4 6-4 in the Palermo round of 32 on clay. The result followed the form book — Javier Sanchez came in leading the head-to-head 1–0, defending last year's round of 16. Javier Sanchez extended the head-to-head to 2–0.
Sanchez J. took it in straight sets.