Corina Morariu defeated Shi Ting Wang 6-7 6-3 6-4 in the Tokyo quarter-final on hard. The upset overturned the form book — Shi Ting Wang came in leading the head-to-head 1–0, defending last year's semi-final. Corina Morariu claimed a first win over Shi Ting Wang in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996-08-26 | US Open | R128 | hard | Shi Ting Wang | 6-4 6-7 6-2 |
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