Stephane Robert defeated Slimane Saoudi 6-4 6-2 in the France F8 qualifying round on clay. The upset overturned the form book — Slimane Saoudi came in leading the head-to-head 1–0. Stephane Robert claimed a first win over Slimane Saoudi in two meetings, levelling the head-to-head at 1–1.
Robert S. took it in straight sets.
Clay: Robert S. leads 1–0 · Hard: Saoudi S. leads 1–0
Stephane Robert beat Slimane Saoudi 6-4 6-2. Umpiry, "Stephane Robert vs Slimane Saoudi — France F8 Qualifying Round", https://umpiry.com/match/2005-06-13/robert-vs-saoudi-france-f8-qf?utm_source=cite (as of 13 June 2005).