Nicolas Escude defeated Bertrand Lemercier 6-3 6-1 in the France 3 Masters 4 round of 16 on clay. The upset overturned the form book — Bertrand Lemercier came in leading the head-to-head 1–0. Nicolas Escude claimed a first win over Bertrand Lemercier in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996-07-20 | France 4 Masters 1 | R32 | clay | Bertrand Lemercier | 6-4 6-3 |
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