Fabrice Betencourt defeated Cyril Martin 6-1 3-6 7-5 in the Italy 6 4 round of 16 on hard. The upset overturned the form book — Cyril Martin came in leading the head-to-head 1–0. Fabrice Betencourt claimed a first win over Cyril Martin in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999-08-09 | Belgium F1 | R32 | clay | Cyril Martin | 6-2 6-4 |