Nicolas Escude defeated Jean Noel Grinda 7-5 6-1 in the Bulgaria Masters 3 qualifying round on clay. The result followed the form book — Nicolas Escude came in leading the head-to-head 1–0. Nicolas Escude extended the head-to-head to 2–0.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997-04-12 | Bulgaria Masters 1 | SF | clay | Nicolas Escude | 4-6 6-3 6-3 |
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