Jan Siemerink defeated Shuzo Matsuoka 6-3 2-6 7-6 in the Hong Kong quarter-final on hard. The result followed the form book — Jan Siemerink came in leading the head-to-head 2–0, defending last year's round of 16. Jan Siemerink extended the head-to-head to 3–0.
Siemerink J. came through in three sets.