Michel Vernier defeated Carlos Eduardo Severino 6-4 6-2 in the M25 Rio De Janeiro 1 round of 32 on clay. The upset overturned the form book — Carlos Eduardo Severino came in leading the head-to-head 1–0. Michel Vernier claimed a first win over Carlos Eduardo Severino in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
Vernier M. took it in straight sets.