Jakub Novak (2003) defeated Akram El Sallaly 6-4 6-3 in the M15 Sharm ElSheikh 6 qualifying round of 32 on hard. The upset overturned the form book — Akram El Sallaly came in leading the head-to-head 1–0. Jakub Novak (2003) claimed a first win over Akram El Sallaly in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023-04-02 | M15 Sharm ElSheikh 10 | Q64 | hard | Akram El Sallaly | 4-6 6-4 10-7 |
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