Erik Crepaldi vs Takashi Saito — M15 Sharm El Sheikh 3 Q16

Erik Crepaldi defeated Takashi Saito 6-4 4-6 10-4 in the M15 Sharm El Sheikh 3 q16 on hard. The upset overturned the form book — Takashi Saito came in leading the head-to-head 1–0, but Erik Crepaldi had been the form player, winning 4 of their last 8 on hard. Erik Crepaldi claimed a first win over Takashi Saito in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.

Key context

• Match story: Erik Crepaldi closed it out in three sets, 6–4 4–6 10–4.