Yuichi Sugita defeated Giovanni Lapentti 6-3 6-1 in the Stuttgart qualifying round of 16 on grass. The upset overturned the form book — Giovanni Lapentti came in leading the head-to-head 1–0. Yuichi Sugita claimed a first win over Giovanni Lapentti in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
Sugita Y. took it in straight sets.
Sugita Y. and Lapentti G. faced 1 of the same opponent in the last 12 months. Sugita Y. went 1–0 (100%) against them, Lapentti G. 0–2 (0%).
Only 1 common opponent — too few for any conclusion. Shown without assessment.
Grass: Sugita Y. leads 1–0 · Hard: Lapentti G. leads 1–0