James Duckworth defeated Janko Tipsarevic 4-6 6-3 6-2 in the Bangkok CH round of 16 on hard. The upset overturned the form book — Janko Tipsarevic came in leading the head-to-head 1–0, but James Duckworth had been the form player, winning 3 of their last 5 on hard. James Duckworth claimed a first win over Janko Tipsarevic in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
Duckworth J. came through in three sets.