Yusuke Takahashi defeated Keisuke Watanuki 6-3 6-4 in the Japan F6 round of 32 on clay. The upset overturned the form book — Keisuke Watanuki came in leading the head-to-head 1–0. Yusuke Takahashi claimed a first win over Keisuke Watanuki in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
Takahashi Y. took it in straight sets.
Clay: Takahashi Y. leads 1–0 · Hard: Watanuki K. leads 1–0