Carlo Santoro defeated Amro Ghoneim 7-5 6-4 in the Egypt 2 Masters 4 semi-final on clay. The upset overturned the form book — Amro Ghoneim came in leading the head-to-head 1–0. Carlo Santoro claimed a first win over Amro Ghoneim in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996-02-10 | Egypt 1 Masters 4 | R32 | clay | Amro Ghoneim | 6-7 7-5 1-0 |