Richey Reneberg defeated Hendrik Dreekmann 3-6 6-4 7-6 in the Tokyo semi-final on hard. The upset overturned the form book — Hendrik Dreekmann came in leading the head-to-head 1–0. Richey Reneberg claimed a first win over Hendrik Dreekmann in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
Reneberg R. came through in three sets.
Hard: Reneberg R. leads 1–0 · Clay: Dreekmann H. leads 1–0