Bertrand Lemercier defeated Cyril Saulnier 6-4 1-6 6-3 in the France 5 Masters 3 round of 16 on hard. The upset overturned the form book — Cyril Saulnier came in leading the head-to-head 1–0. Bertrand Lemercier claimed a first win over Cyril Saulnier in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996-10-05 | France 6 Masters 1 | R16 | hard | Cyril Saulnier | 6-1 6-7 6-3 |
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