Magnus Gustafsson defeated Paul Haarhuis 7-5 6-0 in the Halle round of 16 on grass. The upset overturned the form book — Paul Haarhuis came in leading the head-to-head 1–0, defending last year's semi-final. Magnus Gustafsson claimed a first win over Paul Haarhuis in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
Gustafsson M. took it in straight sets.
Grass: Gustafsson M. leads 1–0 · Hard: Haarhuis P. leads 1–0