Michael Llodra defeated Gerald Mandl 6-4 6-2 in the France F12 qualifying round on hard. The upset overturned the form book — Gerald Mandl came in leading the head-to-head 1–0. Michael Llodra claimed a first win over Gerald Mandl in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998-09-21 | France F7 | QF | hard | Gerald Mandl | 6-4 3-6 6-4 |
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