Milen Velev defeated Kornel Bardoczky 6-3 6-0 in the Yugoslavia 2 Masters 2 semi-final on clay. The upset overturned the form book — Kornel Bardoczky came in leading the head-to-head 1–0. Milen Velev claimed a first win over Kornel Bardoczky in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997-11-15 | Egypt 3 Masters 4 | QF | clay | Kornel Bardoczky | 5-7 6-2 6-4 |