Charles Auffray defeated Stephane Matheu 6-4 6-4 in the France 1 Masters 2 semi-final on clay. The upset overturned the form book — Stephane Matheu came in leading the head-to-head 1–0, but Charles Auffray had been the form player, winning 4 of their last 8 on clay. Charles Auffray claimed a first win over Stephane Matheu in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998-01-03 | France 1 Masters 3 | R32 | clay | Stephane Matheu | 6-3 5-7 6-2 |
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