Martin Bartonek defeated Hisham Hemeda 6-2 7-6 in the Egypt F1 semi-final on clay. The upset overturned the form book — Hisham Hemeda came in leading the head-to-head 1–0. Martin Bartonek claimed a first win over Hisham Hemeda in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000-07-31 | Egypt F2 | R16 | clay | Hisham Hemeda | 3-6 6-3 6-3 |