Tommi Lenho advanced when Mounir El Aarej retired 6-3 2-0 in the Egypt 3 Masters 1 qualifying round. Tommi Lenho claimed a first win over Mounir El Aarej in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997-11-15 | Egypt 3 Masters 4 | R32 | clay | Mounir El Aarej | 6-3 6-3 |
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