Cyril Saulnier defeated Fabien Cousin 6-3 6-4 in the France 5 Masters 2 round of 32 on hard. The upset overturned the form book — Fabien Cousin came in leading the head-to-head 1–0, but Cyril Saulnier had been the form player, winning 5 of their last 7 on hard. Cyril Saulnier claimed a first win over Fabien Cousin in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996-10-05 | France 6 Masters 2 | SF | hard | Fabien Cousin | 7-5 2-6 7-6 |
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