Daniel Smethurst defeated Morgan Phillips 7-6 3-6 7-6 in the Portugal F4 semi-final on clay. The upset overturned the form book — Morgan Phillips came in leading the head-to-head 2–0. Daniel Smethurst claimed a first win over Morgan Phillips in three meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 2–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010-01-18 | USA F2 | R32 | clay | Morgan Phillips | 6-2 7-6(4) |
| 2009-09-21 | Portugal F5 | QF | clay | Morgan Phillips | 6-3 6-1 |
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