Stephane Simian defeated Julian Knowle 6-4 6-4 in the France 2 Masters 2 qualifying round on carpet. The upset overturned the form book — Julian Knowle came in leading the head-to-head 1–0. Stephane Simian claimed a first win over Julian Knowle in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998-03-07 | France 3 Masters 3 | F | carpet | Julian Knowle | 7-6 6-7 6-3 |
Averages over each player's completed matches in the selected window (24 vs 39). ATP, WTA & Challenger.
Each player's serve crossed against the other's return, converted to expected hold of serve. Recent completed matches, ATP, WTA & Challenger. About