Oscar Ortiz defeated Michael Sell 7-5 6-4 in the Chinese Taipei Masters 1 final on hard. The upset overturned the form book — Michael Sell came in leading the head-to-head 1–0, but Oscar Ortiz had been the form player, winning 4 of their last 6 on hard. Oscar Ortiz claimed a first win over Michael Sell in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996-10-05 | Mexico 4 Masters 3 | F | hard | Michael Sell | 6-4 7-6 |
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