Nicolas Coutelot defeated Jean Rene Lisnard 4-6 7-6 6-4 in the France 4 Masters 2 qualifying round on clay. The upset overturned the form book — Jean Rene Lisnard came in leading the head-to-head 1–0, but Nicolas Coutelot had been the form player, winning 5 of their last 6 on clay. Nicolas Coutelot claimed a first win over Jean Rene Lisnard in two meetings, levelling the head-to-head at 1–1.
Coutelot N. came through in three sets.
Nicolas Coutelot beat Jean Rene Lisnard 4-6 7-6 6-4. Umpiry, "Nicolas Coutelot vs Jean Rene Lisnard — France 4 Masters 2 Qualifying Round", https://umpiry.com/match/1997-07-28/coutelot-vs-lisnard-france-4-masters-2-qf?utm_source=cite (as of 28 July 1997).