Hisham Hemeda defeated Ramy Saleh 6-2 6-3 in the Egypt 1 4 round of 32 on clay. The upset overturned the form book — Ramy Saleh came in leading the head-to-head 1–0. Hisham Hemeda claimed a first win over Ramy Saleh in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000-09-11 | Egypt 3 4 | R16 | clay | Ramy Saleh | 6-3 3-3 |