Paul Rosner defeated Michael De Jongh 7-6 6-1 in the Central Africa Masters 3 round of 16 on clay. The upset overturned the form book — Michael De Jongh came in leading the head-to-head 1–0. Paul Rosner claimed a first win over Michael De Jongh in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996-10-26 | Central Africa Masters 4 | R32 | hard | Michael De Jongh | 7-6 6-4 |