Derek Farren defeated Paul Hand 7-6 6-3 in the Ireland Masters 3 semi-final on carpet. The upset overturned the form book — Paul Hand came in leading the head-to-head 1–0. Derek Farren claimed a first win over Paul Hand in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1991-05-20 | Ireland Masters 4 | R16 | carpet | Paul Hand | 6-0 6-4 |