Claude Ngoran defeated Valentin Sanon 6-4 6-7 6-3 in the West Africa 3 round of 32 on hard. The upset overturned the form book — Valentin Sanon came in leading the head-to-head 2–1, but Claude Ngoran had been the form player, winning 3 of their last 6 on hard. Claude Ngoran narrowed the head-to-head to 2–2.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004-02-23 | Nigeria F1 | SF | hard | Valentin Sanon | 6-3 6-3 |
| 2003-08-11 | Nigeria F3 | QF | hard | Valentin Sanon | 6-4 6-3 |
| 2002-07-15 | West Africa 1 | F | hard | Claude Ngoran | 6-4 6-2 |