Rogier Wassen defeated Toshihide Matsui 7-6 6-7 7-6 in the Tokyo qualifying round of 32 on hard. The upset overturned the form book — Toshihide Matsui came in leading the head-to-head 1–0. Rogier Wassen claimed a first win over Toshihide Matsui in two meetings, levelling the head-to-head at 1–1.
Wassen R. came through in three sets.
Rogier Wassen beat Toshihide Matsui 7-6(12) 6-7(5) 7-6(4). Umpiry, "Rogier Wassen vs Toshihide Matsui — Tokyo Qualifying Round of 32", https://umpiry.com/match/2003-09-29/matsui-vs-wassen-tokyo-q32?utm_source=cite (as of 29 September 2003).