Clement Morel defeated Motaz Abou El Khair 6-0 7-5 in the Lebanon F1 round of 16 on clay. The upset overturned the form book — Motaz Abou El Khair came in leading the head-to-head 1–0, but Clement Morel had been the form player, winning 7 of their last 10 on clay. Clement Morel claimed a first win over Motaz Abou El Khair in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005-08-08 | Iran F1 | QF | clay | Motaz Abou El Khair | 6-2 6-4 |