Jay Clarke defeated Pietro Rondoni 6-4 6-2 in the Italy F29 qualifying round on clay. The upset overturned the form book — Pietro Rondoni came in leading the head-to-head 1–0, but Jay Clarke had been the form player, winning 7 of their last 9 on clay. Jay Clarke claimed a first win over Pietro Rondoni in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
Clarke J. took it in straight sets.