Orel Kimhi defeated Edan Leshem 2-6 6-4 6-4 in the M15 Akko 1 quarter-final on hard. The upset overturned the form book — Edan Leshem came in leading the head-to-head 2–0, but Orel Kimhi had been the form player, winning 5 of their last 7 on hard. Orel Kimhi claimed a first win over Edan Leshem in three meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 2–1.
Kimhi O. came through in three sets.