Jerome Haehnel defeated Albert Portas 6-2 3-6 6-3 in the Roland Garros qualifying round of 128 on clay. The upset overturned the form book — Albert Portas came in defending last year's round of 128, but Jerome Haehnel had been the form player, winning 3 of their last 5 on clay.
Haehnel J. came through in three sets.