Eduardo Furusho defeated Chih Jung Chen 6-4 6-0 in the Japan Masters 2 round of 32 on hard. The upset overturned the form book — Chih Jung Chen came in leading the head-to-head 1–0. Eduardo Furusho claimed a first win over Chih Jung Chen in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996-02-13 | Phillipines Masters 1 | R32 | hard | Chih Jung Chen | 7-6 7-6 |