Laurent Rochette defeated David Guez 6-3 6-2 in the France F2 qualifying round on hard. The upset overturned the form book — David Guez came in leading the head-to-head 2–0, but Laurent Rochette had been the form player, winning 5 of their last 8 on hard. Laurent Rochette claimed a first win over David Guez in three meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 2–1.
Rochette L. took it in straight sets.
Hard: level 1–1 · Clay: Guez D. leads 1–0