Yuichi Sugita defeated Thanasi Kokkinakis 7-6 4-6 7-6 in the Us Open qualifying round 2 on hard. The upset overturned the form book — Thanasi Kokkinakis came in leading the head-to-head 1–0. Yuichi Sugita claimed a first win over Thanasi Kokkinakis in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023-03-06 | Indian Wells Masters | Q1 | hard | Thanasi Kokkinakis | 7-6(5) 6-3 |
Averages from each player's recent completed matches (20 vs 17). ATP, WTA & Challenger.