Byung Kook Kang defeated Hyung Chan Lim 7-5 6-0 in the Korea F5 qualifying round of 16 on hard. The upset overturned the form book — Hyung Chan Lim came in leading the head-to-head 1–0. Byung Kook Kang claimed a first win over Hyung Chan Lim in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
Kook Kang B. took it in straight sets.