Lan Bale defeated Ryan Blake 6-2 3-6 6-2 in the South Africa Masters 3 round of 16 on hard. The upset overturned the form book — Ryan Blake came in leading the head-to-head 1–0. Lan Bale claimed a first win over Ryan Blake in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1993-02-13 | South Africa Masters 1 | QF | hard | Ryan Blake | 6-3 5-7 6-1 |