Benjamin Mitchell defeated Xin Gao 6-2 6-4 in the Australia F9 round of 16 on hard. The upset overturned the form book — Xin Gao came in leading the head-to-head 1–0, but Benjamin Mitchell had been the form player, winning 3 of their last 4 on hard. Benjamin Mitchell claimed a first win over Xin Gao in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017-10-09 | Australia F7 | R32 | hard | Xin Gao | 2-6 6-3 6-3 |
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