Melvyn Op Der Heijde defeated Julien Maes 7-5 6-4 in the United Arab Emirates F1 qualifying round on hard. The upset overturned the form book — Julien Maes came in leading the head-to-head 1–0. Melvyn Op Der Heijde claimed a first win over Julien Maes in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005-01-24 | Qatar F2 | R32 | hard | Julien Maes | 6-4 |