Gabriel Moraru defeated Catalin Ionut Gard 7-6 3-6 7-5 in the Romania F3 semi-final on clay. The upset overturned the form book — Catalin Ionut Gard came in leading the head-to-head 1–0. Gabriel Moraru claimed a first win over Catalin Ionut Gard in two meetings, levelling the head-to-head at 1–1.
Moraru G. came through in three sets.
Gabriel Moraru beat Catalin Ionut Gard 7-6(4) 3-6 7-5. Umpiry, "Gabriel Moraru vs Catalin Ionut Gard — Romania F3 Semi-final", https://umpiry.com/match/2001-07-16/gard-vs-moraru-romania-f3-sf?utm_source=cite (as of 16 July 2001).