Mikhail Vasiliev defeated Mohamed Safwat 7-6 7-6 in the Kuwait F2 qualifying round on hard. The upset overturned the form book — Mohamed Safwat came in leading the head-to-head 1–0, but Mikhail Vasiliev had been the form player, winning 5 of their last 8 on hard. Mikhail Vasiliev claimed a first win over Mohamed Safwat in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012-05-21 | Bulgaria F3 | QF | clay | Mohamed Safwat | 7-5 6-3 |
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