Ryuso Tsujino defeated Vadim Kutsenko 6-7 7-5 7-6 in the China Masters 2 round of 16 on hard. The upset overturned the form book — Vadim Kutsenko came in leading the head-to-head 1–0. Ryuso Tsujino claimed a first win over Vadim Kutsenko in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996-07-08 | China Masters 3 | R32 | hard | Vadim Kutsenko | 7-5 6-2 |
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