Ugo Humbert defeated Sadio Doumbia 6-4 4-6 6-4 in the France F18 qualifying round on hard. The upset overturned the form book — Sadio Doumbia came in leading the head-to-head 1–0. Ugo Humbert claimed a first win over Sadio Doumbia in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
Humbert U. came through in three sets.