Walid Jallali defeated Valentin Sanon 6-2 4-6 6-3 in the Tunisia F2 qualifying round on clay. The upset overturned the form book — Valentin Sanon came in leading the head-to-head 2–0, but Walid Jallali had been the form player, winning 1 of their last 4 on clay. Walid Jallali claimed a first win over Valentin Sanon in three meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 2–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008-03-03 | Ivory Coast F1 FUTURES | R32 | hard | Valentin Sanon | 6-3 2-6 6-4 |
| 1998-10-19 | France F11 | R32 | hard | Valentin Sanon | 6-2 3-2 |