Michihisa Onoda defeated Alexander Hartman 5-7 6-2 7-6 in the New Zealand F2 semi-final on hard. The upset overturned the form book — Alexander Hartman came in leading the head-to-head 1–0. Michihisa Onoda claimed a first win over Alexander Hartman in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004-03-15 | New Zealand F3 | R16 | hard | Alexander Hartman | 6-2 7-6(6) |