Issam Al Tawil defeated Libor Salaba 1-6 6-2 7-6 in the Egypt F27 round of 32 on hard. The upset overturned the form book — Libor Salaba came in leading the head-to-head 1–0, but Issam Al Tawil had been the form player, winning 3 of their last 5 on hard. Issam Al Tawil claimed a first win over Libor Salaba in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016-02-29 | Egypt F7 | R32 | hard | Libor Salaba | 7-5 6-2 |
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