Julien Cuaz defeated Cyril Saulnier 7-6 6-4 in the France 6 Masters 1 round of 16 on hard. The upset overturned the form book — Cyril Saulnier came in leading the head-to-head 2–0. Julien Cuaz claimed a first win over Cyril Saulnier in three meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 2–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998-08-10 | Italy F13 | R16 | clay | Cyril Saulnier | 6-2 6-2 |
| 1997-07-28 | France 4 Masters 3 | R32 | clay | Cyril Saulnier | 6-0 6-1 |
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