Olivier Morel defeated Jean Rene Lisnard 2-6 6-4 6-2 in the France 1 Masters 4 round of 32 on clay. The upset overturned the form book — Jean Rene Lisnard came in leading the head-to-head 1–0, but Olivier Morel had been the form player, winning 3 of their last 6 on clay. Olivier Morel claimed a first win over Jean Rene Lisnard in two meetings, levelling the head-to-head at 1–1.
Morel O. came through in three sets.
Clay: Morel O. leads 1–0 · Hard: Lisnard J. leads 1–0
Olivier Morel beat Jean Rene Lisnard 2-6 6-4 6-2. Umpiry, "Olivier Morel vs Jean Rene Lisnard — France 1 Masters 4 Round of 32", https://umpiry.com/match/1998-01-03/lisnard-vs-morel-france-1-masters-4-r32?utm_source=cite (as of 3 January 1998).