Mario Tupy defeated Motaz Abou El Khair 6-3 6-2 in the Iran F4 round of 32 on clay. The upset overturned the form book — Motaz Abou El Khair came in leading the head-to-head 1–0. Mario Tupy 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008-02-18 | Nigeria F1 | R16 | hard | Motaz Abou El Khair | 6-3 6-2 |