Thierry Ascione defeated Nicolas Renavand 6-3 6-3 in the Metz qualifying round of 16 on hard. The result followed the form book — Thierry Ascione came in leading the head-to-head 1–0, defending last year's round of 32. Thierry Ascione extended the head-to-head to 2–0.
Ascione T. took it in straight sets.
Hard: Ascione T. leads 1–0 · Clay: Ascione T. leads 1–0
Thierry Ascione beat Nicolas Renavand 6-3 6-3. Umpiry, "Thierry Ascione vs Nicolas Renavand — Metz Qualifying Round of 16", https://umpiry.com/match/2006-10-01/ascione-vs-renavand-metz-q16?utm_source=cite (as of 1 October 2006).