Kentaro Masuda defeated Jiu Hua Zhang 3-6 7-6 6-3 in the Malaysia 2 Masters 3 round of 16 on hard. The upset overturned the form book — Jiu Hua Zhang came in leading the head-to-head 1–0. Kentaro Masuda claimed a first win over Jiu Hua Zhang in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996-07-08 | China Masters 3 | R16 | hard | Jiu Hua Zhang | 6-2 1-6 6-4 |
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