Nicola Bruno defeated Lan Bale 3-6 6-4 6-3 in the Great Britain 1 Masters 1 qualifying round on carpet. The upset overturned the form book — Lan Bale came in leading the head-to-head 1–0. Nicola Bruno claimed a first win over Lan Bale in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1991-02-18 | Great Britain 1 Masters 2 | SF | carpet | Lan Bale | 6-2 7-6 |