Satoshi Yoshino defeated Shingo Uehara 6-3 6-3 in the Japan 1 Masters 1 round of 32 on hard. The upset overturned the form book — Shingo Uehara came in leading the head-to-head 1–0. Satoshi Yoshino claimed a first win over Shingo Uehara in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997-11-17 | Japan 2 Masters 1 | R32 | hard | Shingo Uehara | 6-3 6-4 |