Masashi Tokumaru defeated Alex Sugai 4-6 7-5 6-2 in the Japan F5 round of 32 on carpet. The result followed the form book — Masashi Tokumaru came in leading the head-to-head 1–0. Masashi Tokumaru extended the head-to-head to 2–0.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997-11-17 | Japan 2 Masters 2 | R32 | hard | Masashi Tokumaru | 6-0 6-2 |