Charles Roche defeated Haithem Abid 6-3 0-6 6-3 in the Tunisia F3 round of 32 on clay. The upset overturned the form book — Haithem Abid came in leading the head-to-head 1–0. Charles Roche claimed a first win over Haithem Abid in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004-08-09 | Iran F2 | R32 | clay | Haithem Abid | 6-7(2) 6-3 7-6(3) |