Jan Siemerink defeated Ivan Lendl 7-5 7-6 in the Basel round of 32 on hard. The upset overturned the form book — Ivan Lendl came in leading the head-to-head 1–0, defending last year's semi-final. Jan Siemerink claimed a first win over Ivan Lendl in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
Siemerink J. took it in straight sets.