Alex Sugai vs Hiroyasu Sato — Japan 2 Masters 1 Round of 32
Japan 2 Masters 1 · ITF · Round of 32
JPNAlex Sugai
Last 10 · pre-match
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2 — 1
Sets
Monday, 17 November 1997 ·
hard
JPNHiroyasu Sato
Last 10 · pre-match
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Sugai A.2-6 7-6 7-5
Sato H.
Sugai A.
2772
Sato H.
6651
Alex Sugai defeated Hiroyasu Sato 2-6 7-6 7-5 in the Japan 2 Masters 1 round of 32 on hard. The upset overturned the form book — Hiroyasu Sato came in leading the head-to-head 1–0. Alex Sugai claimed a first win over Hiroyasu Sato in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
Key context
- Match story: Alex Sugai dropped the opening set before beating Hiroyasu Sato 2–6 7–6 7–5.
Head to head
0–1| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998-06-29 | Japan 1 Masters 1 | R32 | hard | Hiroyasu Sato | 7-5 3-6 7-6 |