Patrick Erhardt defeated Ryuso Tsujino 6-1 3-6 7-5 in the Japan 2 Masters 3 round of 32 on hard. The upset overturned the form book — Ryuso Tsujino came in leading the head-to-head 1–0, but Patrick Erhardt had been the form player, winning 1 of their last 5 on hard. Patrick Erhardt claimed a first win over Ryuso Tsujino in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996-11-04 | Japan 2 Masters 2 | QF | hard | Ryuso Tsujino | 6-2 7-6 |