Andemir Karanashev vs Motaz Abou El Khair — Sudan F1 Qualifying Round

Andemir Karanashev defeated Motaz Abou El Khair 3-6 6-3 6-2 in the Sudan F1 qualifying round on clay. The upset overturned the form book — Motaz Abou El Khair came in leading the head-to-head 1–0, but Andemir Karanashev had been the form player, winning 3 of their last 6 on clay. Andemir Karanashev claimed a first win over Motaz Abou El Khair in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.

Key context

• Match story: Andemir Karanashev dropped the opening set before beating Motaz Abou El Khair 3–6 6–3 6–2.