Julien Chauvin defeated Stefan Wirtz 6-2 7-5 in the France 6 Masters 1 round of 32 on hard. The upset overturned the form book — Stefan Wirtz came in leading the head-to-head 1–0. Julien Chauvin claimed a first win over Stefan Wirtz in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996-10-05 | France 6 Masters 2 | R16 | hard | Stefan Wirtz | 6-3 6-4 |
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