Hisham Hemeda defeated Michal Mertinak 7-6 3-6 6-3 in the Egypt F2 final on clay. The upset overturned the form book — Michal Mertinak came in leading the head-to-head 1–0. Hisham Hemeda claimed a first win over Michal Mertinak in two meetings, levelling the head-to-head at 1–1.
Hemeda H. came through in three sets.
Hisham Hemeda beat Michal Mertinak 7-6(4) 3-6 6-3. Umpiry, "Hisham Hemeda vs Michal Mertinak — Egypt F2 Final", https://umpiry.com/match/2000-07-31/hemeda-vs-mertinak-egypt-f2-f?utm_source=cite (as of 31 July 2000).