Marko Tkalec defeated Benjamin Cassaigne 7-6 7-6 in the France F18 qualifying round on hard. The upset overturned the form book — Benjamin Cassaigne came in leading the head-to-head 1–0. Marko Tkalec claimed a first win over Benjamin Cassaigne in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001-02-12 | Croatia F1 | R32 | hard | Benjamin Cassaigne | 6-4 7-5 |