Joseph Russell defeated Chris Wilkinson 6-4 6-4 in the Malaysia 2 Masters 1 round of 16 on hard. The upset overturned the form book — Chris Wilkinson came in leading the head-to-head 1–0. Joseph Russell claimed a first win over Chris Wilkinson in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1991-07-15 | Malaysia 2 Masters 3 | R32 | hard | Chris Wilkinson | 6-4 6-3 |
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