Yasufumi Yamamoto defeated Richard Nicholls 4-6 6-3 6-4 in the Malaysia 2 Masters 3 round of 32 on hard. The upset overturned the form book — Richard Nicholls came in leading the head-to-head 1–0. Yasufumi Yamamoto claimed a first win over Richard Nicholls in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1993-06-14 | China Masters 2 | R32 | hard | Richard Nicholls | 7-5 6-1 |
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