Shuzo Matsuoka defeated Stefan Edberg 1-6 7-6 10-8 in the Queen's Club semi-final on grass. The upset overturned the form book — Stefan Edberg came in leading the head-to-head 1–0, defending the title. Shuzo Matsuoka claimed a first win over Stefan Edberg in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
Matsuoka S. came through in three sets.
Grass: Matsuoka S. leads 1–0 · Hard: Edberg S. leads 1–0