Yong Il Yoon advanced past Masahide Sakamoto via walkover in the Japan F6 round of 16. Yong Il Yoon claimed a first win over Masahide Sakamoto in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002-05-27 | Japan F5 | R32 | hard | Masahide Sakamoto | 3-6 6-2 7-6(5) |