Frederic Petitjean defeated Benoit Carelli 6-2 1-6 7-6 in the France 1 Masters 1 round of 32 on clay. The upset overturned the form book — Benoit Carelli came in leading the head-to-head 1–0. Frederic Petitjean claimed a first win over Benoit Carelli in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997-07-28 | France 4 Masters 2 | R16 | clay | Benoit Carelli | 6-3 0-6 6-2 |