
Taro Daniel defeated Jan Lennard Struff 7-6 6-1 in the Kitzbuhel round of 32 on clay. The upset overturned the form book — Jan Lennard Struff came in ranked #80, leading the head-to-head 2–0, defending last year's round of 16, but Taro Daniel had been the form player, winning 6 of their last 10 on clay. Taro Daniel claimed a first win over Jan Lennard Struff in three meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 2–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017-05-15 | Rome Masters | Q1 | clay | Jan Lennard Struff | 6-1 6-2 |
| 2017-04-10 | Marrakech | R32 | clay | Jan Lennard Struff | 4-6 6-3 6-1 |
Averages from each player's recent completed matches (20 vs 20). ATP, WTA & Challenger.