Francisco Clavet defeated Emilio Benfele Alvarez 6-7 6-2 6-4 in the Kitzbuhel round of 32 on clay. The upset overturned the form book — Emilio Benfele Alvarez came in defending last year's round of 32, but Francisco Clavet had been the form player, winning 2 of their last 4 on clay.
Clavet F. came through in three sets.