Jiri Vencl defeated Lazar Magdincev 6-7 6-1 6-3 in the Turkey 2 1 semi-final on hard. The upset overturned the form book — Lazar Magdincev came in leading the head-to-head 2–0. Jiri Vencl claimed a first win over Lazar Magdincev in three meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 2–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004-02-23 | Israel 1 3 | SF | hard | Lazar Magdincev | 6-1 4-1 |
| 2003-06-16 | Turkey 2 2 | QF | hard | Lazar Magdincev | 6-4 6-3 |