Christopher Oconnell defeated Dayne Kelly 6-3 2-6 6-4 in the Australia F8 semi-final on hard. The upset overturned the form book — Dayne Kelly came in leading the head-to-head 1–0, but Christopher Oconnell had been the form player, winning 3 of their last 4 on hard. Christopher Oconnell claimed a first win over Dayne Kelly in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
Oconnell C. came through in three sets.