Karim Maamoun defeated Thiemo Maier 6-4 6-2 in the Egypt F2 qualifying round on clay. The upset overturned the form book — Thiemo Maier came in leading the head-to-head 1–0, but Karim Maamoun had been the form player, winning 6 of their last 10 on clay. Karim Maamoun claimed a first win over Thiemo Maier in two meetings, levelling the head-to-head at 1–1.
Maamoun K. took it in straight sets.
Karim Maamoun beat Thiemo Maier 6-4 6-2. Umpiry, "Karim Maamoun vs Thiemo Maier — Egypt F2 Qualifying Round", https://umpiry.com/match/1999-08-02/maamoun-vs-maier-egypt-f2-qf?utm_source=cite (as of 2 August 1999).