Gengo Kikuchi defeated Akito Higa 7-5 6-0 in the Japan F6 round of 32 on carpet. The upset overturned the form book — Akito Higa came in leading the head-to-head 1–0. Gengo Kikuchi claimed a first win over Akito Higa in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009-06-22 | Japan F6 | R32 | carpet | Akito Higa | 7-5 5-7 6-1 |
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