Ulrich Seetzen defeated Yahiya Doumbia 6-2 6-1 in the France F5 round of 16 on hard. The upset overturned the form book — Yahiya Doumbia came in leading the head-to-head 1–0. Ulrich Seetzen claimed a first win over Yahiya Doumbia in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997-10-11 | Tunisia Masters 1 | QF | clay | Yahiya Doumbia | 6-4 6-2 |