Karol Beck defeated Paul Henri Mathieu 6-2 4-6 7-6 in the London round of 32 on carpet. The result followed the form book — Karol Beck came in leading the head-to-head 1–0, defending last year's quarter-final. Karol Beck extended the head-to-head to 2–0.
Beck K. came through in three sets.
Beck K. and Mathieu P. faced 6 of the same opponents in the last 12 months. Beck K. went 3–4 (43%) against them, Mathieu P. 2–4 (33%). Results against comparable opponents are close (1 : 1 better-results split).
Carpet: Beck K. leads 1–0 · Grass: Beck K. leads 1–0