Julien Couly defeated Gregory Girault 7-5 6-3 in the France F19 round of 32 on hard. The upset overturned the form book — Gregory Girault came in leading the head-to-head 1–0. Julien Couly claimed a first win over Gregory Girault in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002-01-28 | France F4 | R16 | clay | Gregory Girault | 6-2 2-6 6-3 |