Chanelle Scheepers defeated Aiko Nakamura 6-4 5-7 6-1 in the Roland Garros qualifying round of 128 on clay. The upset overturned the form book — Aiko Nakamura came in leading the head-to-head 1–0, defending last year's round of 128. Chanelle Scheepers claimed a first win over Aiko Nakamura in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
Scheepers C. came through in three sets.
Clay: Scheepers C. leads 1–0 · Hard: Nakamura A. leads 1–0