Matteo Colla defeated Julien Cuaz 4-6 7-5 6-4 in the France F7 round of 32 on clay. The upset overturned the form book — Julien Cuaz came in leading the head-to-head 1–0. Matteo Colla claimed a first win over Julien Cuaz in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998-08-03 | Italy F12 | R32 | clay | Julien Cuaz | 6-2 6-3 |