Slimane Saoudi defeated Franck Beun 6-3 6-1 in the France 4 Masters 1 round of 32 on clay. The upset overturned the form book — Franck Beun came in leading the head-to-head 1–0, but Slimane Saoudi had been the form player, winning 6 of their last 10 on clay. Slimane Saoudi claimed a first win over Franck Beun in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997-07-28 | France 4 Masters 3 | R16 | clay | Franck Beun | 6-1 2-6 7-5 |
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