M. Mbithi defeated Kareem Allaf 7-5 0-6 6-3 in the M15 Cancun 13 round of 32 on hard. The upset overturned the form book — Kareem Allaf came in leading the head-to-head 1–0, but M. Mbithi had been the form player, winning 5 of their last 8 on hard. M. Mbithi claimed a first win over Kareem Allaf in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022-09-16 | M15 Cancun 14 | R16 | hard | Kareem Allaf | 6-1 3-6 6-4 |