Jim Courier defeated Andrei Olhovskiy 6-1 3-6 7-6 6-4 in the Roland Garros round of 128 on clay. The upset overturned the form book — Andrei Olhovskiy came in leading the head-to-head 1–0, defending last year's round of 128. Jim Courier claimed a first win over Andrei Olhovskiy in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
Courier J. came through in four sets.
Clay: Courier J. leads 1–0 · Grass: Olhovskiy A. leads 1–0