Jiri Vanek defeated Gehad El Deeb 6-4 6-1 in the Egypt 1 Masters 2 round of 32 on clay. The upset overturned the form book — Gehad El Deeb came in leading the head-to-head 1–0, but Jiri Vanek had been the form player, winning 4 of their last 7 on clay. Jiri Vanek claimed a first win over Gehad El Deeb in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998-02-28 | Egypt 1 Masters 4 | R32 | clay | Gehad El Deeb | 7-5 6-3 |
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