Bong Soo Kim vs Han Cheol Shin — Japan Masters 1 Semi-final
Japan Masters 1 · ITF · Semi-final
KORBong Soo Kim
Last 10 · pre-match
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2 — 0
Sets
Monday, 4 November 1991 ·
hard
KORHan Cheol Shin
Last 10 · pre-match
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Soo Kim B.7-5 6-4
Cheol Shin H.
Soo Kim B.
762
Cheol Shin H.
540
Bong Soo Kim defeated Han Cheol Shin 7-5 6-4 in the Japan Masters 1 semi-final on hard. The upset overturned the form book — Han Cheol Shin came in leading the head-to-head 1–0. Bong Soo Kim claimed a first win over Han Cheol Shin in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
Key context
- Match story: Bong Soo Kim edged Han Cheol Shin in two tight sets (7–5 6–4).
Head to head
0–1| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1993-11-08 | Japan Masters 4 | QF | hard | Han Cheol Shin | 6-4 4-6 6-4 |