Arne Thoms defeated Bernd Karbacher 3-6 6-3 2-6 6-4 11-9 in the Wimbledon round of 128 on grass. The upset overturned the form book — Bernd Karbacher came in leading the head-to-head 1–0, defending last year's round of 128. Arne Thoms claimed a first win over Bernd Karbacher in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
Thoms A. came through in five sets.
Grass: Thoms A. leads 1–0 · Clay: Karbacher B. leads 1–0