Sheil Kotecha defeated Rafael Mazon Hernandez 1-6 6-4 10-6 in the M15 Benicarlo 1 qualifying round of 64 on clay. The upset overturned the form book — Rafael Mazon Hernandez came in leading the head-to-head 1–0, but Sheil Kotecha had been the form player, winning 2 of their last 6 on clay. Sheil Kotecha claimed a first win over Rafael Mazon Hernandez in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
Kotecha S. came through in three sets.