Paul Howe defeated Zachary Adam-Gedge 2-6 6-4 10-7 in the M25 Cairns 1 q32 on hard. The upset overturned the form book — Zachary Adam-Gedge came in leading the head-to-head 1–0, but Paul Howe had been the form player, winning 5 of their last 8 on hard. Paul Howe claimed a first win over Zachary Adam-Gedge in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023-09-17 | M25 Darwin 2 | Q32 | hard | Zachary Adam-Gedge | 6-2 4-6 10-2 |