Andrei Merinov defeated Massimo Ardinghi 6-7 6-4 6-4 in the Germany 1 Masters 4 round of 16 on clay. The upset overturned the form book — Massimo Ardinghi came in leading the head-to-head 1–0. Andrei Merinov claimed a first win over Massimo Ardinghi in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
Merinov A. came through in three sets.