Howard Joffe defeated Neville Godwin 6-3 7-6 in the Israel 2 Masters 1 round of 16 on hard. The upset overturned the form book — Neville Godwin came in leading the head-to-head 1–0. Howard Joffe claimed a first win over Neville Godwin in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
Joffe H. took it in straight sets.