Ernests Gulbis defeated Michael Berrer 6-4 6-4 in the Halle qualifying round of 16 on grass. The result followed the form book — Ernests Gulbis came in leading the head-to-head 2–0, defending last year's round of 16. Ernests Gulbis extended the head-to-head to 3–0.
Gulbis E. took it in straight sets.