Alex Molcan defeated Jan Mertl 6-1 6-2 in the Czech Republic F5 qualifying round on clay. The upset overturned the form book — Jan Mertl came in leading the head-to-head 2–0. Alex Molcan claimed a first win over Jan Mertl in three meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 2–1.
Molcan A. took it in straight sets.
Clay: level 1–1 · Grass: Mertl J. leads 1–0