On Day 2, humidity levels again proved to be unfavourable for players, with some saying that it was the worst they had ever played in. Play was only mildly interrupted by rain, with three scheduled matches failing to reach their conclusion. Defending champion Nicolás Massú defeated Steve Darcis (Belgium), and  Rafael Nadal came through against Potito Starace (Italy) in three sets, in what the BBC described as a "tough" match.
During the second day of competition, players faced unfavorable conditions due to high humidity, with some describing it as their most difficult experience. The weather caused only minor interruptions, with three scheduled matches unable to complete their scheduled duration. Defending champion Nicolás Massú outperformed Steve Darcis (Belgium), and Rafael Nadal overcame a tough opponent in Potito Starace (Italy) in a three-set match.