Thomas Dupre defeated Cyril Saulnier 6-1 6-1 in the Chennai q16 on hard. The upset overturned the form book — Cyril Saulnier came in leading the head-to-head 1–0, defending last year's quarter-final. Thomas Dupre claimed a first win over Cyril Saulnier in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999-03-15 | France F1 | R32 | carpet | Cyril Saulnier | 6-4 3-6 7-6 |
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