Amit Gabreal defeated Orel Ovil 7-5 6-4 in the Israel F8 round of 32 on hard. The upset overturned the form book — Orel Ovil came in leading the head-to-head 2–0, but Amit Gabreal had been the form player, winning 4 of their last 10 on hard. Amit Gabreal claimed a first win over Orel Ovil in three meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 2–1.