Cyril Francois defeated Jean Michel Pequery 6-1 6-7 6-1 in the Spain 5 Masters 3 round of 32 on hard. The upset overturned the form book — Jean Michel Pequery came in leading the head-to-head 2–0. Cyril Francois claimed a first win over Jean Michel Pequery in three meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 2–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997-09-08 | France 5 Masters 2 | R32 | hard | Jean Michel Pequery | 6-3 6-4 |
| 1997-09-08 | France 5 Masters 4 | R16 | hard | Jean Michel Pequery | 7-5 6-4 |