Javier Frana defeated Tomas Carbonell 5-7 6-2 6-4 in the Santiago round of 16 on clay. The upset overturned the form book — Tomas Carbonell came in leading the head-to-head 1–0, defending last year's round of 32, but Javier Frana had been the form player, winning 1 of their last 4 on clay. Javier Frana claimed a first win over Tomas Carbonell in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
Frana J. came through in three sets.