Hao Lu defeated Toshiharu Kato 0-6 6-4 6-4 in the China 1 2 round of 32 on hard. The upset overturned the form book — Toshiharu Kato came in leading the head-to-head 1–0, but Hao Lu had been the form player, winning 1 of their last 5 on hard. Hao Lu claimed a first win over Toshiharu Kato in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005-04-25 | Japan F3 | R32 | carpet | Toshiharu Kato | 6-1 6-4 |
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