Ryuso Tsujino defeated Mitsuru Takada 5-7 7-5 6-2 in the Japan Masters 2 round of 32 on hard. The upset overturned the form book — Mitsuru Takada came in leading the head-to-head 1–0. Ryuso Tsujino claimed a first win over Mitsuru Takada in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998-05-10 | Australia 2 Masters 1 | R32 | hard | Mitsuru Takada | 6-4 6-7 7-6 |