Rahim Esmail defeated Dave Lingman 5-7 7-6 6-4 in the Mexico F2 semi-final on hard. The upset overturned the form book — Dave Lingman came in leading the head-to-head 1–0. Rahim Esmail claimed a first win over Dave Lingman in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007-02-19 | USA F4 | R32 | hard | Dave Lingman | 6-3 7-5 |
Averages over each player's completed matches in the selected window. ATP, WTA & Challenger.