Jean Baptiste Perlant defeated Fabien Cousin 6-7 6-3 6-2 in the France 5 Masters 3 round of 16 on hard. The upset overturned the form book — Fabien Cousin came in leading the head-to-head 1–0, but Jean Baptiste Perlant had been the form player, winning 3 of their last 4 on hard. Jean Baptiste Perlant claimed a first win over Fabien Cousin in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996-03-09 | France 3 Masters 1 | R32 | carpet | Fabien Cousin | 6-2 6-4 |
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