Dong Hyun Kim defeated Jing Zhu Yang 6-2 6-0 in the China 1 4 qualifying round on hard. The upset overturned the form book — Jing Zhu Yang came in leading the head-to-head 1–0, but Dong Hyun Kim had been the form player, winning 7 of their last 10 on hard. Dong Hyun Kim claimed a first win over Jing Zhu Yang in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997-06-23 | China Masters 4 | QF | hard | Jing Zhu Yang | 6-3 6-3 |