Alexandre Simoni vs Hector Ruiz Cadenas — Slovenia F1 Qualifying Round

Alexandre Simoni defeated Hector Ruiz Cadenas 6-3 7-6 in the Slovenia F1 qualifying round on clay. The upset overturned the form book — Hector Ruiz Cadenas came in leading the head-to-head 1–0, but Alexandre Simoni had been the form player, winning 3 of their last 7 on clay. Alexandre Simoni claimed a first win over Hector Ruiz Cadenas in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.

Key context

• Match story: Alexandre Simoni closed it out in two sets, 6–3 7–6.