Timothy Aerts defeated Julien Boutter 6-4 7-6 in the France 3 Masters 2 round of 16 on carpet. The upset overturned the form book — Julien Boutter came in leading the head-to-head 1–0. Timothy Aerts claimed a first win over Julien Boutter in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997-08-02 | Belgium Masters 3 | F | clay | Julien Boutter | 6-4 6-7 6-1 |
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