Rodolphe Gilbert defeated Thierry Guardiola 6-2 7-6 in the France F7 semi-final on hard. The result followed the form book — Rodolphe Gilbert came in leading the head-to-head 1–0. Rodolphe Gilbert extended the head-to-head to 2–0.
Gilbert R. took it in straight sets.
Hard: Gilbert R. leads 1–0 · Clay: Gilbert R. leads 1–0
Rodolphe Gilbert beat Thierry Guardiola 6-2 7-6. Umpiry, "Rodolphe Gilbert vs Thierry Guardiola — France F7 Semi-final", https://umpiry.com/match/1998-09-21/gilbert-vs-guardiola-france-f7-sf?utm_source=cite (as of 21 September 1998).