Julien Cuaz defeated Alois Beust 6-0 6-1 in the France 4 Masters 4 qualifying round on clay. The upset overturned the form book — Alois Beust came in leading the head-to-head 1–0. Julien Cuaz claimed a first win over Alois Beust in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996-07-20 | France 4 Masters 3 | R32 | clay | Alois Beust | 4-6 6-0 6-2 |