Patrick Erhardt defeated Philippe Kobzos 6-3 6-4 in the Japan 2 Masters 3 round of 16 on hard. The result followed the form book — Patrick Erhardt came in leading the head-to-head 2–0. Patrick Erhardt extended the head-to-head to 3–0.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996-11-04 | Japan 2 Masters 3 | QF | hard | Patrick Erhardt | 6-4 7-6 |
| 1996-11-04 | Japan 2 Masters 4 | R32 | hard | Patrick Erhardt | 6-2 6-3 |