Tim Henman defeated Danny Sapsford 3-6 6-4 6-4 in the Beijing round of 32 on hard. The upset overturned the form book — Danny Sapsford came in leading the head-to-head 1–0. Tim Henman claimed a first win over Danny Sapsford in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
Henman T. came through in three sets.