Romain Hardy defeated Valentin Sanon 7-6 6-3 in the Tunisia F3 round of 32 on clay. The upset overturned the form book — Valentin Sanon came in leading the head-to-head 1–0. Romain Hardy claimed a first win over Valentin Sanon in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009-02-02 | Ivory Coast F1 | R32 | hard | Valentin Sanon | 6-4 6-2 |