Daniele Balducci defeated Antony Dupuis 7-6 7-6 in the France 1 Masters 3 semi-final on clay. The upset overturned the form book — Antony Dupuis came in leading the head-to-head 2–0, but Daniele Balducci had been the form player, winning 5 of their last 9 on clay. Daniele Balducci claimed a first win over Antony Dupuis in three meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 2–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998-01-03 | France 1 Masters 1 | QF | clay | Antony Dupuis | 3-0 |
| 1995-02-04 | France 1 Masters 2 | R16 | clay | Antony Dupuis | 6-0 6-4 |
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