Iztok Bozic defeated Milen Velev 4-6 6-4 6-4 in the Egypt 1 Masters 1 semi-final on clay. The upset overturned the form book — Milen Velev came in leading the head-to-head 1–0. Iztok Bozic claimed a first win over Milen Velev in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996-09-08 | Bulgaria 2 Masters 1 | SF | hard | Milen Velev | 6-4 7-5 |
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