Nicolas Coutelot defeated Charles Edouard Maria 6-2 6-0 in the Finland Masters 3 round of 32 on clay. The upset overturned the form book — Charles Edouard Maria came in leading the head-to-head 1–0, but Nicolas Coutelot had been the form player, winning 6 of their last 7 on clay. Nicolas Coutelot claimed a first win over Charles Edouard Maria in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997-02-01 | France 2 Masters 4 | R16 | clay | Charles Edouard Maria | 6-4 6-3 |
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