Hendrik Dreekmann defeated Javier Sanchez 6-2 6-3 in the Lyon round of 32 on clay. The upset overturned the form book — Javier Sanchez came in leading the head-to-head 1–0, but Hendrik Dreekmann had been the form player, winning 3 of their last 5 on clay. Hendrik Dreekmann claimed a first win over Javier Sanchez in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
Dreekmann H. took it in straight sets.