Hideki Kaneko defeated Seung Ri Sohn 6-1 6-3 in the Philippines Masters 3 semi-final on hard. The upset overturned the form book — Seung Ri Sohn came in leading the head-to-head 1–0, but Hideki Kaneko had been the form player, winning 2 of their last 5 on hard. Hideki Kaneko claimed a first win over Seung Ri Sohn in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997-02-15 | Philippines Masters 1 | QF | hard | Seung Ri Sohn | 6-4 6-4 |
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