Alexandr Binda defeated Ilia Simakin 7-6 1-6 6-2 in the M15 Sharm ElSheikh 14 round of 32 on hard. The upset overturned the form book — Ilia Simakin came in ranked #267, leading the head-to-head 3–0. Alexandr Binda claimed a first win over Ilia Simakin in four meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 3–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-02-07 | M15 Sharm ElSheikh 2 | QF | hard | Ilia Simakin | 6-4 6-4 |
| 2024-12-14 | M15 Sharm ElSheikh 20 | SF | hard | Ilia Simakin | 6-3 3-6 6-3 |
| 2024-12-07 | M15 Sharm ElSheikh 19 | SF | hard | Ilia Simakin | 6-1 7-6(3) |
Averages over each player's completed matches in the selected window (191 vs 199). ATP, WTA & Challenger.
Binda A.: 11 days rest · 1 match (14d) · Simakin I.: 12 days rest · 3 matches (14d). Higher means fresher. About
Each player's serve crossed against the other's return, converted to expected hold of serve. Recent completed matches, ATP, WTA & Challenger. About