Marko Tkalec defeated Jerome Hanquez 6-3 6-3 in the France F18 round of 32 on hard. The upset overturned the form book — Jerome Hanquez came in leading the head-to-head 1–0. Marko Tkalec claimed a first win over Jerome Hanquez in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002-01-14 | France F2 | R16 | clay | Jerome Hanquez | 6-4 6-4 |