Ilia Kushev defeated Nikola Ciric 7-6 6-3 in the Bulgaria 1 4 round of 16 on clay. The result followed the form book — Ilia Kushev came in leading the head-to-head 1–0. Ilia Kushev extended the head-to-head to 2–0.
Kushev I. took it in straight sets.
Ilia Kushev beat Nikola Ciric 7-6(5) 6-3. Umpiry, "Ilia Kushev vs Nikola Ciric — Bulgaria 1 4 Round of 16", https://umpiry.com/match/2002-05-06/ciric-vs-kushev-bulgaria-1-4-r16?utm_source=cite (as of 6 May 2002).