Nam Hoon Kim defeated Gap Taik Ro 6-3 6-3 in the Philippines Masters 1 qualifying round on hard. The upset overturned the form book — Gap Taik Ro came in leading the head-to-head 1–0. Nam Hoon Kim claimed a first win over Gap Taik Ro in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
Hoon Kim N. took it in straight sets.
Hard: Hoon Kim N. leads 1–0 · Clay: Taik Ro G. leads 1–0