Sam Groth defeated Simone Bolelli 6-2 4-6 7-6 6-4 in the Wimbledon qualifying round of 32 on grass. The upset overturned the form book — Simone Bolelli came in leading the head-to-head 2–0, defending last year's round of 128. Sam Groth claimed a first win over Simone Bolelli in three meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 2–1.
Groth S. came through in four sets.
Grass: Groth S. leads 1–0 · Clay: Bolelli S. leads 2–0