Arnaud Clement defeated Gilles Bastie 6-3 7-6 in the France 4 Masters 1 semi-final on clay. The upset overturned the form book — Gilles Bastie came in leading the head-to-head 1–0. Arnaud Clement claimed a first win over Gilles Bastie in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996-09-07 | France 5 Masters 4 | R32 | hard | Gilles Bastie | 7-6 2-6 6-4 |
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