Dave Lingman defeated Rahim Esmail 6-3 7-5 in the USA F4 round of 32 on hard. The upset overturned the form book — Rahim Esmail came in leading the head-to-head 1–0, but Dave Lingman had been the form player, winning 1 of their last 6 on hard. Dave Lingman claimed a first win over Rahim Esmail in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006-02-13 | Mexico F2 | SF | hard | Rahim Esmail | 5-7 7-6(2) 6-4 |
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