Ramy Saleh advanced when Hisham Hemeda retired 6-3 3-3 in the Egypt 3 4 round of 16. Ramy Saleh claimed a first win over Hisham Hemeda in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001-03-19 | Egypt 1 4 | R32 | clay | Hisham Hemeda | 6-2 6-3 |