Stefano Galvani defeated Jeff Coetzee 6-2 6-2 in the Chennai qualifying round of 16 on hard. The result followed the form book — Stefano Galvani came in leading the head-to-head 1–0, defending last year's round of 16. Stefano Galvani extended the head-to-head to 2–0.
Galvani S. took it in straight sets.