Johannes Saayman defeated Damien Roberts 7-6 6-4 in the Central Africa Masters 2 round of 16 on clay. The upset overturned the form book — Damien Roberts came in leading the head-to-head 1–0. Johannes Saayman claimed a first win over Damien Roberts in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996-10-26 | Central Africa Masters 4 | R32 | hard | Damien Roberts | 6-3 6-4 |