Benoit Carelli defeated Remi Dupre 6-4 6-3 in the France 6 Masters 2 round of 16 on hard. The upset overturned the form book — Remi Dupre came in leading the head-to-head 2–0. Benoit Carelli claimed a first win over Remi Dupre in three meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 2–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997-07-28 | France 4 Masters 3 | QF | clay | Remi Dupre | 6-4 6-0 |
| 1996-10-05 | France 6 Masters 1 | QF | hard | Remi Dupre | 5-7 6-3 6-4 |