Galo Blanco defeated Alex Calatrava 7-6 6-7 6-3 in the Spain 2 Masters 3 round of 16 on clay. The upset overturned the form book — Alex Calatrava came in leading the head-to-head 2–0. Galo Blanco claimed a first win over Alex Calatrava in three meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 2–1.
Blanco G. came through in three sets.