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, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997-03-22 | Egypt 1 Masters 2 | R32 | clay | Jiri Vanek | 6-4 6-1 |
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