Timothy Aerts defeated Jia Ping Xia 6-3 6-1 in the Malaysia 1 Masters 3 round of 16 on hard. The upset overturned the form book — Jia Ping Xia came in leading the head-to-head 1–0, but Timothy Aerts had been the form player, winning 4 of their last 7 on hard. Timothy Aerts claimed a first win over Jia Ping Xia in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997-04-07 | Malaysia 1 Masters 2 | QF | hard | Jia Ping Xia | 6-2 6-2 |
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