Yi Chen defeated Jie Hao 6-2 6-1 in the Saitama 10K round of 32 on hard. The upset overturned the form book — Jie Hao came in leading the head-to-head 1–0. Yi Chen claimed a first win over Jie Hao in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005-04-04 | Wuhan 10K | R16 | hard | Jie Hao | 6-3 7-6(1) |