Edwin Kempes defeated Nam Hoon Kim 6-4 6-3 in the Philippines Masters 3 round of 32 on hard. The upset overturned the form book — Nam Hoon Kim came in leading the head-to-head 1–0. Edwin Kempes claimed a first win over Nam Hoon Kim in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997-02-15 | Philippines Masters 2 | R16 | hard | Nam Hoon Kim | 3-6 6-2 6-3 |
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