Neil Bamford advanced when Sean Thornley retired 4-2 in the Nottingham q32. Neil Bamford claimed a first win over Sean Thornley in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008-10-20 | Great Britain F16 | R32 | hard | Sean Thornley | 6-2 6-2 |