Fabrice Betencourt defeated John Thivolle 6-2 6-1 in the Italy 7 1 round of 32 on clay. The result followed the form book — Fabrice Betencourt came in leading the head-to-head 1–0. Fabrice Betencourt extended the head-to-head to 2–0.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998-07-13 | France F2 | R32 | clay | Fabrice Betencourt | 4-6 6-4 6-4 |