Joao Cunha Silva defeated Thomas Shimada 4-6 6-0 6-4 in the Japan F1 round of 32 on clay. The result followed the form book — Joao Cunha Silva came in leading the head-to-head 1–0. Joao Cunha Silva extended the head-to-head to 2–0.
Cunha Silva J. came through in three sets.
Joao Cunha Silva beat Thomas Shimada 4-6 6-0 6-4. Umpiry, "Joao Cunha Silva vs Thomas Shimada — Japan F1 Round of 32", https://umpiry.com/match/1999-03-17/shimada-vs-silva-japan-f1-r32?utm_source=cite (as of 17 March 1999).