Ivan Dodig defeated Jarkko Nieminen 6-2 7-6 in the Tokyo quarter-final on hard. The result followed the form book — Ivan Dodig came in leading the head-to-head 1–0. Ivan Dodig extended the head-to-head to 2–0.
Dodig I. took it in straight sets.
Dodig I. and Nieminen J. faced 5 of the same opponents in the last 12 months. Dodig I. went 3–2 (60%) against them, Nieminen J. 4–1 (80%). Results against comparable opponents are close (0 : 1 better-results split).