Lester Cook defeated Izak Van Der Merwe 6-2 1-6 6-3 in the Thailand F1 qualifying round on hard. The upset overturned the form book — Izak Van Der Merwe came in leading the head-to-head 1–0. Lester Cook claimed a first win over Izak Van Der Merwe in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
Cook L. came through in three sets.