Michael De Jongh defeated Johannes Saayman 6-3 7-6 in the Central Africa Masters 2 final on clay. The upset overturned the form book — Johannes Saayman came in leading the head-to-head 2–0. Michael De Jongh claimed a first win over Johannes Saayman in three meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 2–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996-11-23 | South Africa Masters 2 | R32 | hard | Johannes Saayman | 6-1 6-4 |
| 1995-10-28 | Central Africa Masters 4 | SF | clay | Johannes Saayman | 3-6 6-4 6-3 |