Ling Lu defeated Sebastien Graeff 2-6 6-4 6-3 in the Malaysia 2 Masters 3 round of 16 on hard. The upset overturned the form book — Sebastien Graeff came in leading the head-to-head 1–0, but Ling Lu had been the form player, winning 3 of their last 8 on hard. Ling Lu claimed a first win over Sebastien Graeff in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996-08-04 | Malaysia 2 Masters 2 | R32 | hard | Sebastien Graeff | 6-1 3-6 6-1 |