Nam Hoon Kim defeated Edwin Kempes 3-6 6-2 6-3 in the Philippines Masters 2 round of 16 on hard. The upset overturned the form book — Edwin Kempes came in leading the head-to-head 1–0. Nam Hoon Kim claimed a first win over Edwin Kempes in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997-02-15 | Philippines Masters 3 | R32 | hard | Edwin Kempes | 6-4 6-3 |
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