Roman Valent defeated Jean Michel Pequery 6-2 6-4 in the Basel qualifying round of 32 on hard. The upset overturned the form book — Jean Michel Pequery came in leading the head-to-head 2–0. Roman Valent claimed a first win over Jean Michel Pequery in three meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 2–1.
Valent R. took it in straight sets.