Toshiharu Kato defeated Hao Lu 6-1 6-4 in the Japan F3 round of 32 on carpet. The upset overturned the form book — Hao Lu came in leading the head-to-head 1–0. Toshiharu Kato claimed a first win over Hao Lu in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002-06-03 | China 1 2 | R32 | hard | Hao Lu | 0-6 6-4 6-4 |