Thomas Shimada defeated Ali Hamadeh 7-6 2-6 7-6 in the Turkey 2 Masters 2 round of 32 on hard. The result followed the form book — Thomas Shimada came in leading the head-to-head 1–0. Thomas Shimada extended the head-to-head to 2–0.
Shimada T. came through in three sets.
Thomas Shimada beat Ali Hamadeh 7-6 2-6 7-6. Umpiry, "Thomas Shimada vs Ali Hamadeh — Turkey 2 Masters 2 Round of 32", https://umpiry.com/match/1997-08-16/hamadeh-vs-shimada-turkey-2-masters-2-r32?utm_source=cite (as of 16 August 1997).