Yahiya Doumbia defeated Gregory Girault 7-6 6-2 in the France F6 round of 16 on hard. The upset overturned the form book — Gregory Girault came in leading the head-to-head 1–0. Yahiya Doumbia claimed a first win over Gregory Girault in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999-03-29 | France F3 | R16 | carpet | Gregory Girault | 7-6 6-7 6-1 |