Fabien Cousin defeated Jean Baptiste Perlant 6-2 6-4 in the France 3 Masters 1 round of 32 on carpet. The upset overturned the form book — Jean Baptiste Perlant came in leading the head-to-head 1–0. Fabien Cousin claimed a first win over Jean Baptiste Perlant in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996-09-07 | France 5 Masters 3 | R16 | hard | Jean Baptiste Perlant | 6-7 6-3 6-2 |
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