Joern Grunewald defeated Bret Richardson 6-1 1-6 6-2 in the Australia 3 Masters 2 qualifying round on hard. The upset overturned the form book — Bret Richardson came in leading the head-to-head 2–0. Joern Grunewald claimed a first win over Bret Richardson in three meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 2–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1992-10-12 | Australia 3 Masters 3 | SF | hard | Bret Richardson | 7-6 1-6 6-4 |
| 1991-10-07 | Australia 3 Masters 1 | R32 | clay | Bret Richardson | 6-1 6-4 |