Yannick Mertens defeated Andrea Arnaboldi 3-6 6-1 6-4 in the Italy F3 qualifying round on clay. The upset overturned the form book — Andrea Arnaboldi came in leading the head-to-head 1–0. Yannick Mertens claimed a first win over Andrea Arnaboldi in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
Mertens Y. came through in three sets.