Han Cheol Shin defeated Jin Soo Lee 3-6 6-1 6-3 in the Japan Masters 3 qualifying round on hard. The result followed the form book — Han Cheol Shin came in leading the head-to-head 1–0. Han Cheol Shin extended the head-to-head to 2–0.
Cheol Shin H. came through in three sets.
Hard: Cheol Shin H. leads 1–0 · Clay: Cheol Shin H. leads 1–0