Olivier Malcor defeated Sandro Della Piana 7-6 6-1 in the France 1 Masters 2 round of 32 on clay. The upset overturned the form book — Sandro Della Piana came in leading the head-to-head 2–0, but Olivier Malcor had been the form player, winning 7 of their last 10 on clay. Olivier Malcor claimed a first win over Sandro Della Piana in three meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 2–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998-01-03 | France 1 Masters 1 | R16 | clay | Sandro Della Piana | 6-4 0-6 7-5 |
| 1993-10-23 | West Africa Masters 1 | R16 | hard | Sandro Della Piana | 1-6 6-1 6-2 |
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