Norikazu Sugiyama vs Masashi Tokumaru — Japan 2 Masters 3 Round of 32
Japan 2 Masters 3 · ITF · Round of 32
JPNNorikazu Sugiyama
Last 10 · pre-match
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2 — 0
Sets
Monday, 4 November 1996 ·
hard
JPNMasashi Tokumaru
Last 10 · pre-match
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Sugiyama N.7-6 6-4
Tokumaru M.
Sugiyama N.
762
Tokumaru M.
640
Norikazu Sugiyama defeated Masashi Tokumaru 7-6 6-4 in the Japan 2 Masters 3 round of 32 on hard. The upset overturned the form book — Masashi Tokumaru came in leading the head-to-head 1–0, but Norikazu Sugiyama had been the form player, winning 1 of their last 4 on hard. Norikazu Sugiyama claimed a first win over Masashi Tokumaru in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
Key context
- Match story: Norikazu Sugiyama edged Masashi Tokumaru in two tight sets (7–6 6–4).
Head to head
0–1| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998-09-30 | Japan F3 | R16 | carpet | Masashi Tokumaru | 6-3 1-6 6-3 |