Sebastian Prechtel defeated Thomas Statzberger 5-7 6-3 6-0 in the Austria F9 qualifying round of 32 on clay. The upset overturned the form book — Thomas Statzberger came in leading the head-to-head 1–0. Sebastian Prechtel claimed a first win over Thomas Statzberger in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
Prechtel S. came through in three sets.