Olivier Mutis defeated Gerard Solves 6-7 6-4 6-3 in the France 1 Masters 1 semi-final on clay. The upset overturned the form book — Gerard Solves came in leading the head-to-head 2–0. Olivier Mutis claimed a first win over Gerard Solves in three meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 2–1.
Mutis O. came through in three sets.
Olivier Mutis beat Gerard Solves 6-7 6-4 6-3. Umpiry, "Olivier Mutis vs Gerard Solves — France 1 Masters 1 Semi-final", https://umpiry.com/match/1999-01-02/mutis-vs-solves-france-1-masters-1-sf?utm_source=cite (as of 2 January 1999).