Giorgio Ricca defeated David Pichler 7-6 6-7 6-3 in the Egypt F28 round of 32 on hard. The upset overturned the form book — David Pichler came in leading the head-to-head 2–0. Giorgio Ricca claimed a first win over David Pichler in three meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 2–1.
Ricca G. came through in three sets.
Hard: level 1–1 · Clay: Pichler D. leads 1–0