Gehad El Deeb defeated Jiri Vanek 7-5 6-3 in the Egypt 1 Masters 4 round of 32 on clay. The upset overturned the form book — Jiri Vanek came in leading the head-to-head 1–0. Gehad El Deeb claimed a first win over Jiri Vanek in two meetings, levelling the head-to-head at 1–1.
El Deeb G. took it in straight sets.
Gehad El Deeb beat Jiri Vanek 7-5 6-3. Umpiry, "Gehad El Deeb vs Jiri Vanek — Egypt 1 Masters 4 Round of 32", https://umpiry.com/match/1998-02-28/deeb-vs-vanek-egypt-1-masters-4-r32?utm_source=cite (as of 28 February 1998).