Claude Ngoran defeated Lorenzo Manta 7-6 6-4 in the France F5 qualifying round on hard. The upset overturned the form book — Lorenzo Manta came in leading the head-to-head 1–0, but Claude Ngoran had been the form player, winning 3 of their last 5 on hard. Claude Ngoran claimed a first win over Lorenzo Manta in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998-05-02 | Greece 1 Masters 4 | R32 | hard | Lorenzo Manta | 6-4 6-3 |
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