Julien Boutter defeated Marat Safin 6-4 7-6 in the Marseille round of 32 on hard. The upset overturned the form book — Marat Safin came in leading the head-to-head 2–0. Julien Boutter claimed a first win over Marat Safin in three meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 2–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001-02-26 | Dubai | R16 | hard | Marat Safin | 7-5 7-6(5) |
| 2000-06-12 | Queen's Club | R32 | grass | Marat Safin | 7-5 5-7 6-3 |
Averages from each player's recent completed matches (20 vs 20). ATP, WTA & Challenger.