Si Bruce Li vs Jong Sam Chung — China Masters 2 Round of 16
China Masters 2 · ITF · Round of 16
2 — 0
Sets
Monday, 23 June 1997 ·
hard
KORJong Sam Chung
Last 10 · pre-match
LWLLLWLWLW
Bruce Li S.6-2 6-2
Sam Chung J.
Bruce Li S.
662
Sam Chung J.
220
Si Bruce Li defeated Jong Sam Chung 6-2 6-2 in the China Masters 2 round of 16 on hard. The upset overturned the form book — Jong Sam Chung came in leading the head-to-head 2–0, but Si Bruce Li had been the form player, winning 5 of their last 9 on hard. Si Bruce Li claimed a first win over Jong Sam Chung in three meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 2–1.
Key context
- Match story: Si Bruce Li dropped just 4 games past Jong Sam Chung.
Head to head
0–2| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997-06-23 | China Masters 4 | QF | hard | Jong Sam Chung | 6-2 6-7 6-2 |
| 1996-07-08 | China Masters 1 | QF | hard | Jong Sam Chung | 6-3 6-4 |