James Auckland defeated Nicolas Tourte 6-7 7-6 6-3 in the France F13 round of 32 on hard. The upset overturned the form book — Nicolas Tourte came in leading the head-to-head 2–0, but James Auckland had been the form player, winning 2 of their last 4 on hard. James Auckland claimed a first win over Nicolas Tourte in three meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 2–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006-03-27 | Great Britain F5 | R16 | hard | Nicolas Tourte | 7-6(3) 5-7 6-2 |
| 2004-08-09 | Great Britain F4 | F | hard | Nicolas Tourte | 6-3 6-7(3) 6-1 |
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