John Laffnie De Jager defeated Oren Motevassel 1-6 6-1 6-1 in the Israel 1 Masters 4 qualifying round on hard. The upset overturned the form book — Oren Motevassel came in leading the head-to-head 1–0, but John Laffnie De Jager had been the form player, winning 5 of their last 9 on hard. John Laffnie De Jager claimed a first win over Oren Motevassel in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
Laffnie De Jager J. came through in three sets.