Julien Benneteau defeated Julien Mathieu 7-5 6-4 in the Lyon round of 32 on clay. The result followed the form book — Julien Benneteau came in leading the head-to-head 2–0, defending last year's round of 32. Julien Benneteau extended the head-to-head to 3–0.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001-07-09 | France F11 | R32 | clay | Julien Benneteau | 6-1 7-5 |
| 2001-06-11 | Netherlands 3 | R32 | clay | Julien Benneteau | 7-5 7-6(6) |
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