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