Federico Rovai defeated Stephane Simian 7-5 6-4 in the France 3 Masters 3 qualifying round on carpet. The upset overturned the form book — Stephane Simian came in leading the head-to-head 2–0. Federico Rovai claimed a first win over Stephane Simian in three meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 2–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996-03-09 | France 3 Masters 4 | SF | carpet | Stephane Simian | 7-5 6-7 7-5 |
| 1995-03-11 | France 2 Masters 2 | SF | carpet | Stephane Simian | 6-4 7-6 |
Averages over each player's completed matches in the selected window. ATP, WTA & Challenger.