Sebastien Graeff defeated Ling Lu 6-1 3-6 6-1 in the Malaysia 2 Masters 2 round of 32 on hard. The upset overturned the form book — Ling Lu came in leading the head-to-head 1–0. Sebastien Graeff claimed a first win over Ling Lu in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996-08-04 | Malaysia 2 Masters 3 | R16 | hard | Ling Lu | 2-6 6-4 6-3 |