Julien Varlet defeated Gregory Girault 6-2 6-1 in the France F1 round of 32 on clay. The upset overturned the form book — Gregory Girault came in leading the head-to-head 1–0, but Julien Varlet had been the form player, winning 2 of their last 4 on clay. Julien Varlet claimed a first win over Gregory Girault in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999-01-02 | France 1 Masters 3 | R16 | clay | Gregory Girault | 7-5 6-3 |
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