Frederic Petitjean defeated Gregory Girault 6-3 6-4 in the France F4 round of 16 on clay. The upset overturned the form book — Gregory Girault came in leading the head-to-head 1–0. Frederic Petitjean claimed a first win over Gregory Girault in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998-01-31 | France 2 Masters 1 | R16 | clay | Gregory Girault | 6-3 6-0 |