Marc Rosset defeated Bernd Karbacher 4-6 4-6 6-3 7-5 6-0 in the Roland Garros quarter-final on clay. The upset overturned the form book — Bernd Karbacher came in leading the head-to-head 1–0, defending last year's round of 32. Marc Rosset claimed a first win over Bernd Karbacher in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
Rosset M. came through in five sets.
Clay: Rosset M. leads 1–0 · Hard: Karbacher B. leads 1–0