Philippe Pech defeated Pierre Bouteyre 6-1 6-4 in the France 2 Masters 4 qualifying round on hard. The upset overturned the form book — Pierre Bouteyre came in leading the head-to-head 2–0. Philippe Pech claimed a first win over Pierre Bouteyre in three meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 2–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997-03-08 | France 3 Masters 1 | R16 | carpet | Pierre Bouteyre | 2-6 7-6 7-6 |
| 1993-09-11 | France 2 Masters 4 | R16 | carpet | Pierre Bouteyre | 7-5 6-0 |