Nicklas Kulti defeated John McEnroe 6-2 7-5 6-7 7-5 in the Roland Garros round of 128 on clay. The upset overturned the form book — John McEnroe came in leading the head-to-head 2–0, defending last year's round of 128. Nicklas Kulti claimed a first win over John McEnroe in three meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 2–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1992-12-07 | Grand Slam Cup | R16 | carpet | John McEnroe | 6-1 6-4 |
| 1990-09-24 | Basel | R16 | hard | John McEnroe | 6-1 6-2 |
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