Julian Knowle defeated Federico Rovai 6-3 7-6 in the France 2 Masters 4 qualifying round on carpet. The upset overturned the form book — Federico Rovai came in leading the head-to-head 1–0. Julian Knowle claimed a first win over Federico Rovai in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999-02-17 | Great Britain F3 | QF | carpet | Federico Rovai | 6-3 3-6 7-5 |
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