Michael Zhu defeated Hillel Rousseau 6-3 6-1 in the M25 Portimao 1 qualifying round of 16 on hard. The upset overturned the form book — Hillel Rousseau came in leading the head-to-head 1–0. Michael Zhu claimed a first win over Hillel Rousseau in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
Zhu M. took it in straight sets.