Yosuke Watanuki defeated James Duckworth 7-6 6-3 in the Yokkaichi CH semi-final on hard. The upset overturned the form book — James Duckworth came in ranked #64, leading the head-to-head 1–0. Yosuke Watanuki claimed a first win over James Duckworth in two meetings, levelling the head-to-head at 1–1.
Watanuki Y. took it in straight sets.
Yosuke Watanuki beat James Duckworth 7-6 6-3. Umpiry, "Yosuke Watanuki vs James Duckworth — Yokkaichi CH Semi-final", https://umpiry.com/match/2022-11-21/duckworth-vs-watanuki-yokkaichi-ch-sf?utm_source=cite (as of 21 November 2022).