Yusuke Takahashi defeated Zhe Li 7-5 6-0 in the Japan F2 semi-final on hard. The upset overturned the form book — Zhe Li came in leading the head-to-head 1–0, but Yusuke Takahashi had been the form player, winning 8 of their last 10 on hard. Yusuke Takahashi claimed a first win over Zhe Li in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018-04-02 | Japan F5 | F | hard | Zhe Li | 6-4 6-7(5) 7-5 |
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