Lourenzo Gasperini defeated Ryusei Makiguchi 6-7 6-3 6-4 in the Brazil F3 round of 16 on clay. The upset overturned the form book — Ryusei Makiguchi came in leading the head-to-head 2–0. Lourenzo Gasperini claimed a first win over Ryusei Makiguchi in three meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 2–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016-12-05 | Uruguay F2 | R32 | clay | Ryusei Makiguchi | 6-4 6-0 |
| 2016-10-10 | Ecuador F1 | R32 | clay | Ryusei Makiguchi | 7-6(3) 6-2 |
Averages over each player's completed matches in the selected window. ATP, WTA & Challenger.