Petr Dezort defeated Milan Smejda 3-6 6-1 6-4 in the Egypt 1 Masters 2 round of 32 on clay. The upset overturned the form book — Milan Smejda came in leading the head-to-head 1–0, but Petr Dezort had been the form player, winning 1 of their last 4 on clay. Petr Dezort claimed a first win over Milan Smejda in two meetings, levelling the head-to-head at 1–1.
Dezort P. came through in three sets.
Clay: Dezort P. leads 1–0 · Carpet: Smejda M. leads 1–0
Petr Dezort beat Milan Smejda 3-6 6-1 6-4. Umpiry, "Petr Dezort vs Milan Smejda — Egypt 1 Masters 2 Round of 32", https://umpiry.com/match/1997-03-22/dezort-vs-smejda-egypt-1-masters-2-r32?utm_source=cite (as of 22 March 1997).