Milen Velev defeated Tapio Nurminen 6-1 6-0 in the Egypt 3 Masters 1 qualifying round on clay. The result followed the form book — Milen Velev came in leading the head-to-head 2–0. Milen Velev extended the head-to-head to 3–0.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997-11-15 | Egypt 3 Masters 2 | F | clay | Milen Velev | 6-2 6-2 |
| 1997-11-15 | Egypt 3 Masters 4 | R16 | clay | Milen Velev | 6-4 6-4 |
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