Stephen Bass defeated Young Jun Kim 6-4 2-6 7-6 in the Japan F5 semi-final on carpet. The upset overturned the form book — Young Jun Kim came in leading the head-to-head 1–0. Stephen Bass claimed a first win over Young Jun Kim in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009-03-23 | New Zealand F3 | R32 | hard | Young Jun Kim | 6-0 6-2 |