Benoit Carelli defeated Guillaume Marx 7-6 6-2 in the France 5 Masters 1 round of 32 on hard. The upset overturned the form book — Guillaume Marx came in leading the head-to-head 1–0. Benoit Carelli claimed a first win over Guillaume Marx in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997-02-01 | France 2 Masters 4 | R16 | clay | Guillaume Marx | 6-2 6-2 |