Fabien Cousin defeated Stephane Matheu 7-5 1-6 6-3 in the France 2 Masters 3 qualifying round on hard. The upset overturned the form book — Stephane Matheu came in leading the head-to-head 1–0. Fabien Cousin claimed a first win over Stephane Matheu in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996-10-05 | France 6 Masters 1 | QF | hard | Stephane Matheu | 7-5 7-6 |