Sebastien Lami defeated Julien Varlet 6-4 6-2 in the Portugal 3 1 semi-final on hard. The upset overturned the form book — Julien Varlet came in leading the head-to-head 1–0. Sebastien Lami claimed a first win over Julien Varlet in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999-01-02 | France 1 Masters 2 | R32 | clay | Julien Varlet | 7-6 6-3 |
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