Ivo Bratanov defeated Julien Cuaz 6-2 4-6 6-4 in the Bulgaria Masters 1 round of 32 on clay. The upset overturned the form book — Julien Cuaz came in leading the head-to-head 1–0. Ivo Bratanov claimed a first win over Julien Cuaz in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997-04-12 | Bulgaria Masters 3 | R16 | clay | Julien Cuaz | 6-3 7-5 |