Francisco Roig defeated Andrei Medvedev 7-6 7-6 in the Barcelona round of 32 on clay. The upset overturned the form book — Andrei Medvedev came in leading the head-to-head 1–0, defending last year's round of 32, but Francisco Roig had been the form player, winning 1 of their last 4 on clay. Francisco Roig claimed a first win over Andrei Medvedev in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
Roig F. took it in straight sets.