Thomas Thieulot defeated Julien Boutter 5-7 7-6 7-6 in the France 5 Masters 3 qualifying round on hard. The upset overturned the form book — Julien Boutter came in leading the head-to-head 1–0. Thomas Thieulot claimed a first win over Julien Boutter in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997-09-08 | France 5 Masters 2 | R32 | hard | Julien Boutter | 6-4 6-2 |
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