Petr Pala defeated Jean Francois Bachelot 3-6 6-4 7-6 in the France 5 Masters 3 qualifying round on hard. The upset overturned the form book — Jean Francois Bachelot came in leading the head-to-head 2–0. Petr Pala claimed a first win over Jean Francois Bachelot in three meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 2–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998-03-07 | France 3 Masters 1 | R32 | carpet | Jean Francois Bachelot | 7-5 3-6 6-1 |
| 1998-03-07 | France 3 Masters 3 | R16 | carpet | Jean Francois Bachelot | 6-4 6-4 |
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