Laurent Recouderc defeated Michael Linzer 7-6 1-6 6-3 in the Egypt F1 round of 16 on clay. The upset overturned the form book — Michael Linzer came in leading the head-to-head 1–0, but Laurent Recouderc had been the form player, winning 5 of their last 8 on clay. Laurent Recouderc claimed a first win over Michael Linzer in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012-01-30 | Egypt F2 | QF | clay | Michael Linzer | 6-0 3-1 |
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