Shibahara d. Kaji

Shibahara beat Kaji 2-6, 6-2, 7-6(3) in the quarterfinals at the W75 Kyoto 1. Shibahara won 88 of 168 points (52%). Shibahara hit 5 aces to 1 and won 63% of points behind the first serve (32/51) against 52% for Kaji. Shibahara converted 7 of 10 break points and saved 3 of 10 faced; Kaji converted 7 of 10. Kaji double-faulted 7 times. The match was played on indoor hard in Japan.