Olivier Morel defeated Mounir El Aarej 6-4 6-4 in the France 2 Masters 4 round of 32 on clay. The upset overturned the form book — Mounir El Aarej came in leading the head-to-head 2–0. Olivier Morel claimed a first win over Mounir El Aarej in three meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 2–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998-09-28 | France F8 | R16 | hard | Mounir El Aarej | 6-4 6-2 |
| 1998-01-31 | France 2 Masters 3 | R32 | clay | Mounir El Aarej | 6-4 5-7 6-4 |
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