Slimane Saoudi defeated Regis Lavergne 6-2 6-1 in the France F9 qualifying round on clay. The upset overturned the form book — Regis Lavergne came in leading the head-to-head 1–0. Slimane Saoudi claimed a first win over Regis Lavergne in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001-10-22 | France F21 | F | hard | Regis Lavergne | 6-4 6-4 |
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