Mohammad Ghareeb defeated Michael Ryderstedt 6-3 6-3 in the Bastad qualifying round of 16 on clay. The upset overturned the form book — Michael Ryderstedt came in leading the head-to-head 1–0, defending last year's round of 32, but Mohammad Ghareeb had been the form player, winning 3 of their last 4 on clay. Mohammad Ghareeb claimed a first win over Michael Ryderstedt in two meetings, levelling the head-to-head at 1–1.
Ghareeb M. took it in straight sets.
Mohammad Ghareeb beat Michael Ryderstedt 6-3 6-3. Umpiry, "Mohammad Ghareeb vs Michael Ryderstedt — Bastad Qualifying Round of 16", https://umpiry.com/match/2006-07-09/ghareeb-vs-ryderstedt-bastad-q16?utm_source=cite (as of 9 July 2006).