Akira Matsushita defeated Yoshinobu Tanaka 7-5 6-4 in the Japan F2 round of 16 on carpet. The result followed the form book — Akira Matsushita came in leading the head-to-head 2–0. Akira Matsushita extended the head-to-head to 3–0.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999-10-25 | Japan F6 | R32 | carpet | Akira Matsushita | 7-5 6-7 6-4 |
| 1998-11-25 | Japan F6 | QF | hard | Akira Matsushita | 6-1 6-4 |