Fabiano De Paula defeated Facundo Bagnis 6-0 7-6 in the Rio de Janeiro qualifying round of 16 on clay. The upset overturned the form book — Facundo Bagnis came in leading the head-to-head 1–0, defending last year's round of 16. Fabiano De Paula claimed a first win over Facundo Bagnis in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
De Paula F. took it in straight sets.