Ricardo Rodriguez-Pace defeated Joao Victor Couto Loureiro 7-5 3-6 7-6 in the M15 Quito 4 round of 32 on clay. The upset overturned the form book — Joao Victor Couto Loureiro came in leading the head-to-head 1–0. Ricardo Rodriguez-Pace claimed a first win over Joao Victor Couto Loureiro in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
Rodriguez-Pace R. came through in three sets.