Marcos Daniel defeated German Puentes 6-3 6-7 7-5 in the Slovenia F1 semi-final on clay. The upset overturned the form book — German Puentes came in leading the head-to-head 1–0. Marcos Daniel claimed a first win over German Puentes in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
Daniel M. came through in three sets.