Olivier Malcor defeated Jerome Hanquez 6-2 6-4 in the France 2 Masters 2 qualifying round on clay. The upset overturned the form book — Jerome Hanquez came in leading the head-to-head 1–0, but Olivier Malcor had been the form player, winning 3 of their last 5 on clay. Olivier Malcor claimed a first win over Jerome Hanquez in two meetings, levelling the head-to-head at 1–1.
Malcor O. took it in straight sets.
Olivier Malcor beat Jerome Hanquez 6-2 6-4. Umpiry, "Olivier Malcor vs Jerome Hanquez — France 2 Masters 2 Qualifying Round", https://umpiry.com/match/1998-01-31/hanquez-vs-malcor-france-2-masters-2-qf?utm_source=cite (as of 31 January 1998).