Si Bruce Li defeated Ben Qiang Zhu 6-1 6-3 in the China Masters 3 round of 32 on hard. The upset overturned the form book — Ben Qiang Zhu came in leading the head-to-head 1–0, but Si Bruce Li had been the form player, winning 5 of their last 9 on hard. Si Bruce Li claimed a first win over Ben Qiang Zhu in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998-11-17 | Pakistan F1 | R32 | clay | Ben Qiang Zhu | 6-4 4-6 7-5 |
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