Michal Mertinak defeated Hisham Hemeda 6-2 6-7 7-5 in the Egypt F1 round of 32 on clay. The upset overturned the form book — Hisham Hemeda came in leading the head-to-head 1–0. Michal Mertinak claimed a first win over Hisham Hemeda in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000-07-31 | Egypt F2 | F | clay | Hisham Hemeda | 7-6(4) 3-6 6-3 |
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