Rodolphe Gilbert defeated Julien Chauvin 7-5 6-2 in the France F8 round of 16 on hard. The upset overturned the form book — Julien Chauvin came in leading the head-to-head 1–0. Rodolphe Gilbert claimed a first win over Julien Chauvin in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996-10-05 | France 6 Masters 4 | F | hard | Julien Chauvin | 4-6 6-3 6-1 |
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