Olivier Patience defeated Rodolphe Gilbert 6-4 6-7 7-6 in the Lyon q32 on clay. The upset overturned the form book — Rodolphe Gilbert came in leading the head-to-head 1–0, but Olivier Patience had been the form player, winning 3 of their last 4 on clay. Olivier Patience claimed a first win over Rodolphe Gilbert in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999-09-06 | France F10 | QF | hard | Rodolphe Gilbert | 6-4 7-5 |
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