Karim Maamoun defeated Marek Semjan 6-4 6-7 6-3 in the Egypt F2 semi-final on clay. The upset overturned the form book — Marek Semjan came in leading the head-to-head 1–0, but Karim Maamoun had been the form player, winning 2 of their last 4 on clay. Karim Maamoun claimed a first win over Marek Semjan in two meetings, levelling the head-to-head at 1–1.
Maamoun K. came through in three sets.
Karim Maamoun beat Marek Semjan 6-4 6-7(7) 6-3. Umpiry, "Karim Maamoun vs Marek Semjan — Egypt F2 Semi-final", https://umpiry.com/match/2008-03-24/maamoun-vs-semjan-egypt-f2-sf?utm_source=cite (as of 24 March 2008).