Gregory Girault defeated Julien Couly 6-2 2-6 6-3 in the France F4 round of 16 on clay. The upset overturned the form book — Julien Couly came in leading the head-to-head 1–0. Gregory Girault claimed a first win over Julien Couly in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000-09-25 | France F19 | R32 | hard | Julien Couly | 7-5 6-3 |