Gerald Melzer defeated Yannick Mertens 6-3 7-5 in the Rwanda F1 semi-final on clay. The upset overturned the form book — Yannick Mertens came in leading the head-to-head 1–0. Gerald Melzer claimed a first win over Yannick Mertens in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
Melzer G. took it in straight sets.