Gregory Girault defeated Yahiya Doumbia 7-6 6-7 6-1 in the France F3 round of 16 on carpet. The upset overturned the form book — Yahiya Doumbia came in leading the head-to-head 1–0. Gregory Girault claimed a first win over Yahiya Doumbia in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998-09-14 | France F6 | R16 | hard | Yahiya Doumbia | 7-6 6-2 |