Brett Dickinson defeated Michael De Jongh 3-6 7-6 6-1 in the Central Africa Masters 1 final on clay. The upset overturned the form book — Michael De Jongh came in leading the head-to-head 1–0. Brett Dickinson claimed a first win over Michael De Jongh in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996-10-26 | Central Africa Masters 3 | QF | hard | Michael De Jongh | 6-2 6-4 |