Goran Mihajlovic defeated Jan Kodes 4-6 6-1 7-5 in the Egypt 1 Masters 2 qualifying round on clay. The upset overturned the form book — Jan Kodes came in leading the head-to-head 1–0. Goran Mihajlovic claimed a first win over Jan Kodes in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
Mihajlovic G. came through in three sets.