Big Suprise: Thomaz Bellucci defeated Gael Monfils at Rome

Thomaz Bellucci broke a three-match losing streak against Gael Monfils, the No. 14 seed, after a 6-3, 7-6(2) win. The World No. 37, who is making his sixth appearance in Rome, is 6-12 on the season and now faces Pablo Cuevas or Nicolas Mahut. Monfils' best result at the tournament came on his 2006 debut when he advanced to the semi-finals (l. to Nadal).