Makoto Ochi defeated Edward Winter 3-6 7-6 6-4 in the M25 Taipei 2 round of 16 on hard. The upset overturned the form book — Edward Winter came in ranked #338, leading the head-to-head 1–0, but Makoto Ochi had been the form player, winning 4 of their last 6 on hard. Makoto Ochi claimed a first win over Edward Winter in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
Ochi M. came through in three sets.