Akram El Sallaly defeated Jakub Novak (2003) 4-6 6-4 10-7 in the M15 Sharm ElSheikh 10 q64 on hard. The upset overturned the form book — Jakub Novak (2003) came in leading the head-to-head 1–0. Akram El Sallaly claimed a first win over Jakub Novak (2003) in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-03-03 | M15 Sharm ElSheikh 6 | Q32 | hard | Jakub Novak (2003) | 6-4 6-3 |
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