Gilbert Schaller defeated Emilio Benfele Alvarez 6-1 7-5 in the Casablanca round of 16 on clay. The upset overturned the form book — Emilio Benfele Alvarez came in leading the head-to-head 1–0, but Gilbert Schaller had been the form player, winning 6 of their last 9 on clay. Gilbert Schaller claimed a first win over Emilio Benfele Alvarez in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
Schaller G. took it in straight sets.