Hugo Armando defeated Mark Markov 6-7 6-2 6-3 in the Egypt 1 Masters 3 semi-final on clay. The upset overturned the form book — Mark Markov came in leading the head-to-head 1–0, but Hugo Armando had been the form player, winning 2 of their last 4 on clay. Hugo Armando claimed a first win over Mark Markov in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999-03-01 | Egypt 1 Masters 2 | QF | clay | Mark Markov | 5-7 7-6 6-4 |
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