Gabriel Moraru defeated Victor Ionita 6-4 1-6 6-4 in the Romania F5 qualifying round on clay. The upset overturned the form book — Victor Ionita came in leading the head-to-head 1–0. Gabriel Moraru claimed a first win over Victor Ionita in two meetings, levelling the head-to-head at 1–1.
Moraru G. came through in three sets.
Gabriel Moraru beat Victor Ionita 6-4 1-6 6-4. Umpiry, "Gabriel Moraru vs Victor Ionita — Romania F5 Qualifying Round", https://umpiry.com/match/2003-07-21/ionita-vs-moraru-romania-f5-qf?utm_source=cite (as of 21 July 2003).