Andrea Gaudenzi defeated Thomas Muster 6-0 4-6 6-3 in the Barcelona round of 32 on clay. The upset overturned the form book — Thomas Muster came in leading the head-to-head 1–0, defending last year's semi-final, but Andrea Gaudenzi had been the form player, winning 2 of their last 7 on clay. Andrea Gaudenzi claimed a first win over Thomas Muster in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
Gaudenzi A. came through in three sets.