Sergi Duran defeated Eduardo Nicolas 6-2 6-2 in the Spain 9 Masters 1 round of 16 on clay. The upset overturned the form book — Eduardo Nicolas came in leading the head-to-head 2–1, but Sergi Duran had been the form player, winning 4 of their last 9 on clay. Sergi Duran narrowed the head-to-head to 2–2.
Duran S. took it in straight sets.