Olivier Malcor defeated Alexander Shvec 6-2 6-7 6-3 in the France 2 Masters 1 semi-final on clay. The result followed the form book — Olivier Malcor came in leading the head-to-head 1–0. Olivier Malcor extended the head-to-head to 2–0.
Malcor O. came through in three sets.
Olivier Malcor beat Alexander Shvec 6-2 6-7 6-3. Umpiry, "Olivier Malcor vs Alexander Shvec — France 2 Masters 1 Semi-final", https://umpiry.com/match/1998-01-31/malcor-vs-shvec-france-2-masters-1-sf?utm_source=cite (as of 31 January 1998).