Yuichi Sugita defeated Somdev Devvarman 3-6 7-5 6-4 in the Tokyo qualifying round of 16 on hard. The upset overturned the form book — Somdev Devvarman came in leading the head-to-head 1–0. Yuichi Sugita claimed a first win over Somdev Devvarman in two meetings, levelling the head-to-head at 1–1.
Sugita Y. came through in three sets.
Yuichi Sugita beat Somdev Devvarman 3-6 7-5 6-4. Umpiry, "Yuichi Sugita vs Somdev Devvarman — Tokyo Qualifying Round of 16", https://umpiry.com/match/2009-10-03/devvarman-vs-sugita-tokyo-q16?utm_source=cite (as of 3 October 2009).