Jean Baptiste Perlant defeated Julien Varlet 7-5 6-4 in the France F2 qualifying round on clay. The upset overturned the form book — Julien Varlet came in leading the head-to-head 2–0. Jean Baptiste Perlant claimed a first win over Julien Varlet in three meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 2–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002-02-11 | Marseille | Q32 | hard | Julien Varlet | 6-4 6-4 |
| 2002-01-07 | France F1 | R16 | clay | Julien Varlet | 7-5 6-1 |
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