Takao Suzuki defeated Tetsuya Sato 6-2 6-1 in the Japan Masters 2 round of 16 on hard. The upset overturned the form book — Tetsuya Sato came in leading the head-to-head 1–0, but Takao Suzuki had been the form player, winning 6 of their last 10 on hard. Takao Suzuki claimed a first win over Tetsuya Sato in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1993-11-08 | Japan Masters 2 | R32 | hard | Tetsuya Sato | 7-6 3-6 6-2 |
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