Bing Chao Lin vs Dong Hyun Kim — China Masters 2 Semi-final
China Masters 2 · ITF · Semi-final
2 — 1
Sets
Monday, 23 June 1997 ·
hard
Chao Lin B.6-1 2-6 6-2
Hyun Kim D.
Chao Lin B.
6262
Hyun Kim D.
1621
Bing Chao Lin defeated Dong Hyun Kim 6-1 2-6 6-2 in the China Masters 2 semi-final on hard. The upset overturned the form book — Dong Hyun Kim came in leading the head-to-head 2–0. Bing Chao Lin claimed a first win over Dong Hyun Kim in three meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 2–1.
Key context
- Match story: Bing Chao Lin closed it out in three sets, 6–1 2–6 6–2.
Head to head
0–2| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997-06-23 | China Masters 4 | R16 | hard | Dong Hyun Kim | 0-6 7-5 7-5 |
| 1997-05-24 | Korea Masters 3 | QF | clay | Dong Hyun Kim | 6-4 6-3 |