Patrick Gottesleben vs Akira Matsushita — Japan F5 Semi-final

Patrick Gottesleben defeated Akira Matsushita 6-0 6-3 in the Japan F5 semi-final on hard. The upset overturned the form book — Akira Matsushita came in leading the head-to-head 1–0, but Patrick Gottesleben had been the form player, winning 2 of their last 4 on hard. Patrick Gottesleben claimed a first win over Akira Matsushita in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.

Key context

• Match story: Patrick Gottesleben handed Akira Matsushita a first-set bagel in a 6–0 6–3 win.