Dong Hyun Kim defeated Yu Hui Lien 6-4 6-4 in the China Masters 1 semi-final on hard. The result followed the form book — Dong Hyun Kim came in leading the head-to-head 1–0. Dong Hyun Kim extended the head-to-head to 2–0.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997-06-23 | China Masters 3 | QF | hard | Dong Hyun Kim | 6-1 7-6 |