Akira Matsushita defeated Kiyotaka Tachibana 7-6 6-2 in the Japan Masters 2 round of 32 on hard. The result followed the form book — Akira Matsushita came in leading the head-to-head 1–0. Akira Matsushita extended the head-to-head to 2–0.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996-06-09 | Japan 1 Masters 3 | R32 | hard | Akira Matsushita | 6-2 6-3 |