Ciprian Petre Porumb defeated Remus Farcas 7-6 6-3 in the Romania Masters 3 qualifying round on clay. The upset overturned the form book — Remus Farcas came in leading the head-to-head 1–0. Ciprian Petre Porumb claimed a first win over Remus Farcas in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
Petre Porumb C. took it in straight sets.