Gilles Simon defeated Jakub Herm Zahlava 6-4 7-6 in the Metz qualifying round on hard. The result followed the form book — Gilles Simon came in defending last year's round of 32.
Simon G. took it in straight sets.
Gilles Simon beat Jakub Herm Zahlava 6-4 7-6(3). Umpiry, "Gilles Simon vs Jakub Herm Zahlava — Metz Qualifying Round", https://umpiry.com/match/2005-10-03/simon-vs-zahlava-metz-qf?utm_source=cite (as of 3 October 2005).