Andrei Stoliarov defeated Karim Alami 6-1 6-4 in the Dubai q16 on hard. The upset overturned the form book — Karim Alami came in leading the head-to-head 1–0. Andrei Stoliarov claimed a first win over Karim Alami in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000-06-19 | s Hertogenbosch | R32 | grass | Karim Alami | 6-1 7-6 |
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