Orlin Stanoytchev defeated Andrew Bates 6-4 6-3 in the Slovenia 1 Masters 4 qualifying round on clay. The upset overturned the form book — Andrew Bates came in leading the head-to-head 1–0. Orlin Stanoytchev claimed a first win over Andrew Bates in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
Stanoytchev O. took it in straight sets.