Magnus Larsson defeated Nicklas Kulti 6-1 6-2 in the Basel round of 32 on hard. The upset overturned the form book — Nicklas Kulti came in leading the head-to-head 1–0, defending last year's round of 16. Magnus Larsson claimed a first win over Nicklas Kulti in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
Larsson M. took it in straight sets.