Mohammed Shaaban defeated Mattia Livraghi 3-6 6-0 6-1 in the Egypt 2 4 round of 16 on clay. The upset overturned the form book — Mattia Livraghi came in leading the head-to-head 1–0. Mohammed Shaaban claimed a first win over Mattia Livraghi in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001-08-27 | Egypt 2 1 | R32 | clay | Mattia Livraghi | 4-6 6-4 7-6(4) |