Kornel Bardoczky defeated Milen Velev 5-7 6-2 6-4 in the Egypt 3 Masters 4 qualifying round on clay. The upset overturned the form book — Milen Velev came in leading the head-to-head 1–0. Kornel Bardoczky claimed a first win over Milen Velev in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997-08-09 | Yugoslavia 2 Masters 2 | SF | clay | Milen Velev | 6-3 6-0 |