Satoshi Iwabuchi defeated Kentaro Masuda 6-2 7-5 in the Japan F7 round of 32 on hard. The result followed the form book — Satoshi Iwabuchi came in leading the head-to-head 1–0. Satoshi Iwabuchi extended the head-to-head to 2–0.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996-11-04 | Japan 2 Masters 1 | F | hard | Satoshi Iwabuchi | 6-0 6-2 |
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