Evgeny Korolev defeated Nicolas Thomann 6-4 1-6 7-6 in the Metz qualifying round of 16 on hard. The result followed the form book — Evgeny Korolev came in leading the head-to-head 1–0. Evgeny Korolev extended the head-to-head to 2–0.
Korolev E. came through in three sets.