Arnaud Fontaine defeated Jerome Hanquez 7-6 6-4 in the France 2 Masters 4 round of 32 on clay. The upset overturned the form book — Jerome Hanquez came in leading the head-to-head 3–0, but Arnaud Fontaine had been the form player, winning 3 of their last 5 on clay. Arnaud Fontaine claimed a first win over Jerome Hanquez in four meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 3–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999-01-30 | France 2 Masters 2 | R16 | clay | Jerome Hanquez | 6-4 7-6 |
| 1999-01-02 | France 1 Masters 1 | R16 | clay | Jerome Hanquez | 6-4 6-4 |
| 1997-10-04 | France 6 Masters 1 | R16 | hard | Jerome Hanquez | 7-6 6-3 |
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