John Paul Fruttero defeated Satoshi Iwabuchi 6-2 7-6 in the New Zealand F2 semi-final on hard. The upset overturned the form book — Satoshi Iwabuchi came in leading the head-to-head 1–0. John Paul Fruttero claimed a first win over Satoshi Iwabuchi in two meetings, levelling the head-to-head at 1–1.
Fruttero J. took it in straight sets.
John Paul Fruttero beat Satoshi Iwabuchi 6-2 7-6(2). Umpiry, "John Paul Fruttero vs Satoshi Iwabuchi — New Zealand F2 Semi-final", https://umpiry.com/match/2005-02-21/fruttero-vs-iwabuchi-new-zealand-f2-sf?utm_source=cite (as of 21 February 2005).