Jerome Hanquez defeated Gerard Solves 6-4 6-2 in the France 1 Masters 4 semi-final on clay. The upset overturned the form book — Gerard Solves came in leading the head-to-head 1–0, but Jerome Hanquez had been the form player, winning 2 of their last 5 on clay. Jerome Hanquez claimed a first win over Gerard Solves in two meetings, levelling the head-to-head at 1–1.
Hanquez J. took it in straight sets.
Jerome Hanquez beat Gerard Solves 6-4 6-2. Umpiry, "Jerome Hanquez vs Gerard Solves — France 1 Masters 4 Semi-final", https://umpiry.com/match/1999-01-02/hanquez-vs-solves-france-1-masters-4-sf?utm_source=cite (as of 2 January 1999).