Ryota Tanuma defeated Makoto Ochi 6-2 1-6 6-3 in the M15 Nanchang 1 semi-final on clay. The upset overturned the form book — Makoto Ochi came in ranked #1152, leading the head-to-head 2–0. Ryota Tanuma claimed a first win over Makoto Ochi in three meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 2–1.
Tanuma R. came through in three sets.
Clay: level 1–1 · Hard: Ochi M. leads 1–0