Gilles Simon defeated David Guez 6-4 7-6 in the Metz qualifying round of 32 on hard. The result followed the form book — Gilles Simon came in leading the head-to-head 1–0, defending last year's round of 32. Gilles Simon extended the head-to-head to 2–0.
Simon G. took it in straight sets.
Hard: Simon G. leads 1–0 · Clay: Simon G. leads 1–0
Gilles Simon beat David Guez 6-4 7-6(4). Umpiry, "Gilles Simon vs David Guez — Metz Qualifying Round of 32", https://umpiry.com/match/2005-10-01/guez-vs-simon-metz-q32?utm_source=cite (as of 1 October 2005).