Bernardo Mota defeated Milen Velev 6-3 4-6 6-3 in the Egypt 1 Masters 4 qualifying round on clay. The upset overturned the form book — Milen Velev came in leading the head-to-head 1–0. Bernardo Mota claimed a first win over Milen Velev in two meetings, levelling the head-to-head at 1–1.
Mota B. came through in three sets.
Bernardo Mota beat Milen Velev 6-3 4-6 6-3. Umpiry, "Bernardo Mota vs Milen Velev — Egypt 1 Masters 4 Qualifying Round", https://umpiry.com/match/1998-02-28/mota-vs-velev-egypt-1-masters-4-qf?utm_source=cite (as of 28 February 1998).