Stephen Mitchell defeated Kevin Anderson 6-3 7-6 in the South Africa F2 semi-final on hard. The upset overturned the form book — Kevin Anderson came in leading the head-to-head 2–0. Stephen Mitchell claimed a first win over Kevin Anderson in three meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 2–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006-07-31 | USA F20 | R32 | hard | Kevin Anderson | 6-3 6-3 |
| 2004-11-22 | South Africa F1 | QF | hard | Kevin Anderson | 7-6(4) 6-1 |
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