Ryuso Tsujino defeated Patrick Erhardt 6-2 7-6 in the Japan 2 Masters 2 qualifying round on hard. The upset overturned the form book — Patrick Erhardt came in leading the head-to-head 1–0. Ryuso Tsujino claimed a first win over Patrick Erhardt in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996-11-04 | Japan 2 Masters 3 | R32 | hard | Patrick Erhardt | 6-1 3-6 7-5 |