Tapio Nurminen defeated Gehad El Deeb 6-2 2-6 6-2 in the Egypt 2 Masters 3 round of 16 on clay. The result followed the form book — Tapio Nurminen came in leading the head-to-head 2–0. Tapio Nurminen extended the head-to-head to 3–0.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999-11-06 | Egypt 2 Masters 2 | R32 | clay | Tapio Nurminen | 5-7 7-6 6-2 |
| 1997-11-15 | Egypt 3 Masters 1 | R32 | clay | Tapio Nurminen | 6-3 6-3 |