Pier Gauthier defeated Lionel Barthez 6-7 6-2 6-3 in the France 5 Masters 3 qualifying round on hard. The result followed the form book — Pier Gauthier came in leading the head-to-head 1–0. Pier Gauthier extended the head-to-head to 2–0.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997-01-04 | Italy 1 Masters 4 | SF | carpet | Pier Gauthier | 5-7 6-3 6-4 |
Averages over each player's completed matches in the selected window (1 vs 2). ATP, WTA & Challenger.
Each player's serve crossed against the other's return, converted to expected hold of serve. Recent completed matches, ATP, WTA & Challenger. Small sample — read as indicative. About