Taro Daniel defeated Emilio Gomez 6–4, 6–4 in the first round of the ATP 250 event in Seoul on hard court, confirming his status as pre-match favourite with odds of 1.39 to Gomez's 3.23. Daniel's straightforward two-set victory demonstrated control throughout, securing both sets by identical margins without surrendering a break point deficit. The Japanese player's composed performance on the hard courts of Seoul extended his recent form at the tournament level. Daniel advances to the second round with momentum intact, while Gomez's early exit marks another setback in his campaign to gain ground in the rankings.