Shahar Elbaz defeated Ben Fatael 1-6 6-3 7-6 in the Israel F8 round of 32 on hard. The upset overturned the form book — Ben Fatael came in leading the head-to-head 2–0. Shahar Elbaz claimed a first win over Ben Fatael in three meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 2–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017-05-15 | Israel F7 | R32 | hard | Ben Fatael | 6-2 6-4 |
| 2015-05-04 | Israel F5 | R32 | hard | Ben Fatael | 6-2 6-1 |
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