Michael Llodra defeated Arnaud Fontaine 6-2 6-3 in the France F15 qualifying round on hard. The upset overturned the form book — Arnaud Fontaine came in leading the head-to-head 1–0. Michael Llodra claimed a first win over Arnaud Fontaine in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998-08-10 | Belgium F2 | QF | clay | Arnaud Fontaine | 6-3 7-6 |
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