Karim Maamoun defeated Julien Benneteau 7-6 6-1 in the Doha qualifying round of 16 on hard. The upset overturned the form book — Julien Benneteau came in leading the head-to-head 1–0. Karim Maamoun claimed a first win over Julien Benneteau in two meetings, levelling the head-to-head at 1–1.
Maamoun K. took it in straight sets.
Hard: Maamoun K. leads 1–0 · Clay: Benneteau J. leads 1–0
Karim Maamoun beat Julien Benneteau 7-6(5) 6-1. Umpiry, "Karim Maamoun vs Julien Benneteau — Doha Qualifying Round of 16", https://umpiry.com/match/2006-01-01/benneteau-vs-maamoun-doha-q16?utm_source=cite (as of 1 January 2006).