Pietro Angelini defeated Vladimir Sever 6-4 4-6 6-1 in the Italy 6 Masters 2 round of 32 on clay. The upset overturned the form book — Vladimir Sever came in leading the head-to-head 1–0, but Pietro Angelini had been the form player, winning 2 of their last 7 on clay. Pietro Angelini claimed a first win over Vladimir Sever in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
Angelini P. came through in three sets.