Dimitri Lorin defeated Nikos Rovas 6-2 7-6 in the Egypt 1 Masters 1 qualifying round on clay. The upset overturned the form book — Nikos Rovas came in leading the head-to-head 2–0. Dimitri Lorin claimed a first win over Nikos Rovas in three meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 2–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000-01-17 | Egypt 1 Masters 2 | R16 | clay | Nikos Rovas | 6-1 6-4 |
| 1999-07-05 | Greece F5 | R16 | clay | Nikos Rovas | 7-5 6-4 |