Fabien Cousin defeated Guillaume Marx 7-5 6-4 in the France 1 Masters 1 round of 32 on carpet. The upset overturned the form book — Guillaume Marx came in leading the head-to-head 1–0. Fabien Cousin claimed a first win over Guillaume Marx in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996-09-07 | France 5 Masters 4 | R16 | hard | Guillaume Marx | 6-3 6-3 |