Kotaro Miyachi defeated Philippe Kobzos 2-6 6-3 6-2 in the Japan 2 Masters 1 round of 32 on hard. The upset overturned the form book — Philippe Kobzos came in leading the head-to-head 1–0. Kotaro Miyachi claimed a first win over Philippe Kobzos in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996-11-04 | Japan 2 Masters 3 | R16 | hard | Philippe Kobzos | 6-1 7-6 |
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