Andrei Stoliarov defeated Karim Alami 6-1 6-4 in the Dubai qualifying round of 16 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, levelling the head-to-head at 1–1.
Stoliarov A. took it in straight sets.
Hard: Stoliarov A. leads 1–0 · Grass: Alami K. leads 1–0
Andrei Stoliarov beat Karim Alami 6-1 6-4. Umpiry, "Andrei Stoliarov vs Karim Alami — Dubai Qualifying Round of 16", https://umpiry.com/match/2003-02-24/alami-vs-stoliarov-dubai-q16?utm_source=cite (as of 24 February 2003).