Laurent Gabail defeated Lazar Magdincev 6-4 6-2 in the Turkey 2 3 qualifying round on hard. The upset overturned the form book — Lazar Magdincev came in leading the head-to-head 1–0. Laurent Gabail claimed a first win over Lazar Magdincev in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003-06-16 | Turkey 2 2 | SF | hard | Lazar Magdincev | 6-3 6-7(3) 7-5 |