Arnaud Magnin defeated Thierry Ascione 1-6 6-4 6-4 in the France F18 round of 16 on hard. The upset overturned the form book — Thierry Ascione came in leading the head-to-head 1–0, but Arnaud Magnin had been the form player, winning 2 of their last 4 on hard. Arnaud Magnin claimed a first win over Thierry Ascione in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001-07-30 | France F14 | R16 | hard | Thierry Ascione | 6-2 7-5 |
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