Rene Nicklisch defeated Armand Strombach 6-2 6-2 in the Germany 2 Masters 2 round of 32 on clay. The upset overturned the form book — Armand Strombach came in leading the head-to-head 1–0. Rene Nicklisch claimed a first win over Armand Strombach in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
Nicklisch R. took it in straight sets.