Julien Jeanpierre defeated Nicolas Devilder 4-6 6-3 6-4 in the France F2 qualifying round on hard. The upset overturned the form book — Nicolas Devilder came in leading the head-to-head 1–0. Julien Jeanpierre claimed a first win over Nicolas Devilder in two meetings, levelling the head-to-head at 1–1.
Jeanpierre J. came through in three sets.
Hard: Jeanpierre J. leads 1–0 · Clay: Devilder N. leads 1–0
Julien Jeanpierre beat Nicolas Devilder 4-6 6-3 6-4. Umpiry, "Julien Jeanpierre vs Nicolas Devilder — France F2 Qualifying Round", https://umpiry.com/match/2004-01-26/devilder-vs-jeanpierre-france-f2-qf?utm_source=cite (as of 26 January 2004).