Ryan Russell defeated Jasper Smit 6-0 3-6 6-1 in the Kuwait F2 round of 16 on hard. The upset overturned the form book — Jasper Smit came in leading the head-to-head 1–0. Ryan Russell claimed a first win over Jasper Smit in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005-04-18 | Kuwait F1 | R32 | hard | Jasper Smit | 6-2 7-5 |
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