Stefan Kozlov defeated Steve Johnson 6-4 6-3 in the Acapulco qualifying round of 16 on hard. The result followed the form book — Stefan Kozlov came in leading the head-to-head 3–1, defending last year's round of 32. Stefan Kozlov extended the head-to-head to 4–1.
Kozlov S. took it in straight sets.
Hard: Kozlov S. leads 2–1 · Grass: Kozlov S. leads 2–0