Franck Beun defeated Slimane Saoudi 6-1 2-6 7-5 in the France 4 Masters 3 round of 16 on clay. The upset overturned the form book — Slimane Saoudi came in leading the head-to-head 1–0. Franck Beun claimed a first win over Slimane Saoudi in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997-07-28 | France 4 Masters 1 | R32 | clay | Slimane Saoudi | 6-3 6-1 |
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