Fabrice Betencourt defeated Gregory Girault 7-6 6-3 in the France F7 round of 16 on clay. The upset overturned the form book — Gregory Girault came in leading the head-to-head 3–0. Fabrice Betencourt claimed a first win over Gregory Girault in four meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 3–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003-01-27 | France F4 | R16 | hard | Gregory Girault | 6-3 4-3 |
| 1999-07-19 | France F8 | R32 | clay | Gregory Girault | 6-3 2-6 6-3 |
| 1998-01-31 | France 2 Masters 3 | R16 | clay | Gregory Girault | 2-6 6-1 7-6 |