Benoit Carelli defeated Jerome Potier 7-6 6-4 in the France 4 Masters 2 qualifying round on clay. The result followed the form book — Benoit Carelli came in leading the head-to-head 1–0. Benoit Carelli extended the head-to-head to 2–0.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996-10-05 | France 6 Masters 1 | R16 | hard | Benoit Carelli | 3-6 6-3 6-4 |