Michael Yani defeated Domenic Marafiote 5-7 7-6 6-0 in the Japan F5 round of 32 on hard. The upset overturned the form book — Domenic Marafiote came in leading the head-to-head 1–0, but Michael Yani had been the form player, winning 3 of their last 8 on hard. Michael Yani claimed a first win over Domenic Marafiote in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004-09-20 | USA F25 | R16 | hard | Domenic Marafiote | 6-4 4-6 4-2 |
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