Slimane Saoudi defeated Nicolas Coutelot 6-4 6-4 in the France F7 round of 32 on clay. The result followed the form book — Slimane Saoudi came in leading the head-to-head 2–0. Slimane Saoudi extended the head-to-head to 3–0.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998-01-03 | France 1 Masters 3 | R16 | clay | Slimane Saoudi | 6-4 7-6 |
| 1998-01-03 | France 1 Masters 4 | R32 | clay | Slimane Saoudi | 6-2 6-3 |
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