Julien Cuaz defeated Stephane Matheu 7-6 6-2 in the France 5 Masters 1 round of 32 on hard. The upset overturned the form book — Stephane Matheu came in leading the head-to-head 1–0. Julien Cuaz claimed a first win over Stephane Matheu in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997-01-04 | France 1 Masters 3 | R16 | clay | Stephane Matheu | 6-1 6-3 |