Galo Blanco defeated Jose Alejos 6-2 6-3 in the Spain 4 Masters 2 round of 16 on clay. The upset overturned the form book — Jose Alejos came in leading the head-to-head 1–0, but Galo Blanco had been the form player, winning 4 of their last 7 on clay. Galo Blanco claimed a first win over Jose Alejos in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
Blanco G. took it in straight sets.