Rodolphe Gilbert defeated Regis Lavergne 6-4 6-4 in the France F6 round of 16 on hard. The upset overturned the form book — Regis Lavergne came in leading the head-to-head 2–1. Rodolphe Gilbert narrowed the head-to-head to 2–2.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997-04-21 | Great Britain 2 Masters 1 | F | clay | Rodolphe Gilbert | 6-1 4-6 6-3 |
| 1997-04-21 | Great Britain 2 Masters 3 | QF | clay | Regis Lavergne | 4-6 6-1 7-5 |
| 1997-01-04 | France 1 Masters 1 | R32 | clay | Regis Lavergne | 4-6 6-2 6-2 |