Maxime Chazal defeated Davide Galoppini 1-6 6-4 7-6 in the M25 Vercelli 1 round of 32 on clay. The upset overturned the form book — Davide Galoppini came in leading the head-to-head 1–0, but Maxime Chazal had been the form player, winning 7 of their last 9 on clay. Maxime Chazal claimed a first win over Davide Galoppini in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
Chazal M. came through in three sets.