Kirill Ivanov Smolensky defeated Ali Hamadeh 6-2 6-4 in the Belarus F1 qualifying round on carpet. The upset overturned the form book — Ali Hamadeh came in leading the head-to-head 1–0. Kirill Ivanov Smolensky claimed a first win over Ali Hamadeh in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997-08-16 | Turkey 2 Masters 3 | R32 | hard | Ali Hamadeh | 6-2 6-4 |
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