Olivier Mutis defeated Jeremy Delinbeuf 3-6 6-4 6-2 in the France 5 Masters 1 qualifying round on hard. The upset overturned the form book — Jeremy Delinbeuf came in leading the head-to-head 1–0, but Olivier Mutis had been the form player, winning 2 of their last 5 on hard. Olivier Mutis claimed a first win over Jeremy Delinbeuf in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997-09-08 | France 5 Masters 2 | R16 | hard | Jeremy Delinbeuf | 6-3 6-3 |
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