Yuichi Sugita defeated Pierre Hugues Herbert 7-5 7-6 in the Brisbane qualifying final on hard. The upset overturned the form book — Pierre Hugues Herbert came in leading the head-to-head 1–0. Yuichi Sugita claimed a first win over Pierre Hugues Herbert in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018-06-25 | Antalya | R16 | grass | Pierre Hugues Herbert | 2-6 6-4 7-6(5) |
Averages from each player's recent completed matches (20 vs 20). ATP, WTA & Challenger.