Yuichi Sugita defeated Rik De Voest 7-6 6-1 in the Chennai qualifying round on hard. The upset overturned the form book — Rik De Voest came in leading the head-to-head 1–0. Yuichi Sugita claimed a first win over Rik De Voest in two meetings, levelling the head-to-head at 1–1.
Sugita Y. took it in straight sets.
Hard: Sugita Y. leads 1–0 · Carpet: De Voest R. leads 1–0
Yuichi Sugita beat Rik De Voest 7-6(0) 6-1. Umpiry, "Yuichi Sugita vs Rik De Voest — Chennai Qualifying Round", https://umpiry.com/match/2012-01-02/sugita-vs-voest-chennai-qf?utm_source=cite (as of 2 January 2012).