Julien Varlet defeated Stephane Matheu 6-2 6-3 in the France 1 Masters 1 round of 32 on clay. The upset overturned the form book — Stephane Matheu came in leading the head-to-head 2–0. Julien Varlet claimed a first win over Stephane Matheu in three meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 2–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998-01-03 | France 1 Masters 4 | R32 | clay | Stephane Matheu | 6-2 6-1 |
| 1994-09-10 | France 2 Masters 3 | R32 | hard | Stephane Matheu | 6-3 6-1 |
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