Nathan Thompson defeated Xin Yuan Yu 6-2 6-4 in the Malaysia F2 qualifying round on hard. The upset overturned the form book — Xin Yuan Yu came in leading the head-to-head 1–0, but Nathan Thompson had been the form player, winning 5 of their last 10 on hard. Nathan Thompson claimed a first win over Xin Yuan Yu in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008-01-14 | China F1 | R32 | hard | Xin Yuan Yu | 6-2 3-1 |
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