Karim Maamoun defeated Milen Velev 4-6 6-4 6-2 in the Egypt 1 3 round of 16 on clay. The upset overturned the form book — Milen Velev came in leading the head-to-head 1–0. Karim Maamoun claimed a first win over Milen Velev in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001-03-19 | Egypt 1 1 | R32 | clay | Milen Velev | 6-0 5-7 6-3 |
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