Rodrigo Monte defeated Stephane Robert 7-6 4-6 6-4 in the Egypt 1 3 final on clay. The upset overturned the form book — Stephane Robert came in leading the head-to-head 1–0. Rodrigo Monte claimed a first win over Stephane Robert in two meetings, levelling the head-to-head at 1–1.
Monte R. came through in three sets.
Clay: Monte R. leads 1–0 · Hard: Robert S. leads 1–0
Rodrigo Monte beat Stephane Robert 7-6(1) 4-6 6-4. Umpiry, "Rodrigo Monte vs Stephane Robert — Egypt 1 3 Final", https://umpiry.com/match/2002-03-18/monte-vs-robert-egypt-1-3-f?utm_source=cite (as of 18 March 2002).