Karim Maamoun defeated Andrey Kuznetsov 3-6 7-5 7-6 in the Egypt F6 semi-final on clay. The upset overturned the form book — Andrey Kuznetsov came in leading the head-to-head 1–0. Karim Maamoun claimed a first win over Andrey Kuznetsov in two meetings, levelling the head-to-head at 1–1.
Maamoun K. came through in three sets.
Karim Maamoun beat Andrey Kuznetsov 3-6 7-5 7-6(6). Umpiry, "Karim Maamoun vs Andrey Kuznetsov — Egypt F6 Semi-final", https://umpiry.com/match/2009-04-06/kuznetsov-vs-maamoun-egypt-f6-sf?utm_source=cite (as of 6 April 2009).