Yan Ze Xie defeated I Hsuan Hwang 6-1 6-4 in the Gimhae 25K round of 16 on hard. The upset overturned the form book — I Hsuan Hwang came in leading the head-to-head 1–0. Yan Ze Xie claimed a first win over I Hsuan Hwang in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
Xie Y. took it in straight sets.