Defending champion Nuno Borges also advanced after Benoit Paire retired due to a foot injury with the Portuguese No. 1 leading 4-2.
Rain suspended play for the day when Frenchman Arthur Cazaux was leading Matteo Berrettini 6-3. The match will resume Friday not before 4 p.m. Eastern Time / 9 p.m. Central European Time.
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