Yuri Schukin defeated Jan Hernych 6-4 6-3 in the Roland Garros qualifying round of 64 on clay. The upset overturned the form book — Jan Hernych came in defending last year's round of 128, but Yuri Schukin had been the form player, winning 2 of their last 4 on clay.
Schukin Y. took it in straight sets.