Hicham Arazi defeated Andrei Medvedev 6-4 3-6 6-3 in the Bologna round of 32 on clay. The upset overturned the form book — Andrei Medvedev came in leading the head-to-head 1–0, but Hicham Arazi had been the form player, winning 2 of their last 4 on clay. Hicham Arazi claimed a first win over Andrei Medvedev in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
Arazi H. came through in three sets.
Clay: Arazi H. leads 1–0 · Hard: Medvedev A. leads 1–0