Olivier Patience defeated Arnaud Fontaine 6-4 2-6 7-6 in the Great Britain F4 round of 16 on clay. The upset overturned the form book — Arnaud Fontaine came in leading the head-to-head 1–0, but Olivier Patience had been the form player, winning 6 of their last 7 on clay. Olivier Patience claimed a first win over Arnaud Fontaine in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997-10-04 | France 6 Masters 3 | R32 | hard | Arnaud Fontaine | 7-6 6-1 |
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