Timothy Aerts defeated Gregory Girault 7-6 7-5 in the France F23 round of 32 on hard. The upset overturned the form book — Gregory Girault came in leading the head-to-head 1–0. Timothy Aerts claimed a first win over Gregory Girault in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999-01-02 | France 1 Masters 4 | R32 | clay | Gregory Girault | 7-6 7-5 |