Tomas Catar defeated Vladimir Sever 7-5 1-6 6-2 in the Croatia 2 Masters 1 qualifying round on clay. The upset overturned the form book — Vladimir Sever came in leading the head-to-head 1–0, but Tomas Catar had been the form player, winning 2 of their last 7 on clay. Tomas Catar claimed a first win over Vladimir Sever in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
Catar T. came through in three sets.