Mattia Livraghi defeated Mohammed Shaaban 4-6 6-4 7-6 in the Egypt 2 1 round of 32 on clay. The upset overturned the form book — Mohammed Shaaban came in leading the head-to-head 1–0. Mattia Livraghi claimed a first win over Mohammed Shaaban in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001-08-27 | Egypt 2 4 | R16 | clay | Mohammed Shaaban | 3-6 6-0 6-1 |