Hicham Arazi defeated Gianluca Pozzi 6-3 6-7 6-4 in the Marseille qualifying round on hard. The upset overturned the form book — Gianluca Pozzi came in leading the head-to-head 1–0. Hicham Arazi claimed a first win over Gianluca Pozzi in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998-03-09 | Copenhagen | R16 | carpet | Gianluca Pozzi | 7-5 6-2 |
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