In 2006, Dubai Open, Kuwait’s national player, MOHAMMAD GHAREEB, competed against the then-world No. 1, ROGER FEDERER of Switzerland. The Kuwaiti Ghareeb did well in that match, and the Swiss Federer won 7/6, 6/4.
Source: www.itftennis.com
Link:
https://www.itftennis.com/en/tournament/dubai/uae/2006/m-isg-uae-01a-2006/draws-and-results/