Amro Ghoneim defeated Artemon Apostu Efremov 6-1 6-3 in the Egypt 1 2 round of 16 on clay. The upset overturned the form book — Artemon Apostu Efremov came in leading the head-to-head 2–0. Amro Ghoneim claimed a first win over Artemon Apostu Efremov in three meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 2–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001-03-19 | Egypt 1 4 | R16 | clay | Artemon Apostu Efremov | 6-3 2-6 6-4 |
| 2000-03-18 | Egypt 2 Masters 1 | QF | clay | Artemon Apostu Efremov | 6-7(3) 6-3 7-5 |