Seung Ri Sohn defeated Hideki Kaneko 6-4 6-4 in the Philippines Masters 1 qualifying round on hard. The upset overturned the form book — Hideki Kaneko came in leading the head-to-head 1–0. Seung Ri Sohn claimed a first win over Hideki Kaneko in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997-02-15 | Philippines Masters 3 | SF | hard | Hideki Kaneko | 6-1 6-3 |
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