Ivan Bjelica defeated Nikola Mektic 6-4 6-2 7-5 in the Serbia F1 qualifying round on clay. The upset overturned the form book — Nikola Mektic came in leading the head-to-head 3–0. Ivan Bjelica claimed a first win over Nikola Mektic in four meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 3–1.
Bjelica I. took it in straight sets.