John Millman defeated Taro Daniel 6-4 6-0 in the Tokyo quarter-final on hard. The upset overturned the form book — Taro Daniel came in leading the head-to-head 3–0, defending last year's round of 32. John Millman claimed a first win over Taro Daniel in four meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 3–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022-04-11 | Monte Carlo Masters | Q1 | clay | Taro Daniel | 6-2 6-3 |
| 2021-04-19 | Belgrade | R16 | hard | Taro Daniel | 3-6 6-2 6-3 |
| 2018-08-20 | Winston-Salem | R64 | hard | Taro Daniel | 6-4 7-6(7) |
Averages from each player's recent completed matches (20 vs 20). ATP, WTA & Challenger.