S. Popovic defeated Taiyo Yamanaka 6-3 4-6 10-7 in the M15 Novi Sad 1 q64 on clay. The upset overturned the form book — Taiyo Yamanaka came in ranked #817, leading the head-to-head 1–0. S. Popovic claimed a first win over Taiyo Yamanaka in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-02-10 | M15 Sharm ElSheikh 3 | Q32 | hard | Taiyo Yamanaka | 7-6(3) 6-1 |
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