Giorgio Galimberti defeated Pietro Angelini 7-6 6-1 in the Italy 6 Masters 1 qualifying round on clay. The upset overturned the form book — Pietro Angelini came in leading the head-to-head 2–0, but Giorgio Galimberti had been the form player, winning 2 of their last 4 on clay. Giorgio Galimberti claimed a first win over Pietro Angelini in three meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 2–1.
Galimberti G. took it in straight sets.