Elbert Barr defeated Franco Marini 6-4 4-6 11-9 in the M15 Buenos Aires 1 qualifying round of 64 on clay. The upset overturned the form book — Franco Marini came in leading the head-to-head 1–0, but Elbert Barr had been the form player, winning 3 of their last 5 on clay. Elbert Barr claimed a first win over Franco Marini in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
Barr E. came through in three sets.