Mohammed Shaaban defeated Tomas Matejka 2-6 6-3 7-6 in the Egypt 2 4 round of 32 on clay. The upset overturned the form book — Tomas Matejka came in leading the head-to-head 1–0. Mohammed Shaaban claimed a first win over Tomas Matejka in two meetings, levelling the head-to-head at 1–1.
Shaaban M. came through in three sets.
Mohammed Shaaban beat Tomas Matejka 2-6 6-3 7-6(2). Umpiry, "Mohammed Shaaban vs Tomas Matejka — Egypt 2 4 Round of 32", https://umpiry.com/match/2002-08-12/matejka-vs-shaaban-egypt-2-4-r32?utm_source=cite (as of 12 August 2002).