Oliver Marach defeated Victor Ionita 6-4 4-6 6-4 in the Bucharest qualifying round of 16 on clay. The result followed the form book — Oliver Marach came in leading the head-to-head 1–0. Oliver Marach extended the head-to-head to 2–0.
Marach O. came through in three sets.
Oliver Marach beat Victor Ionita 6-4 4-6 6-4. Umpiry, "Oliver Marach vs Victor Ionita — Bucharest Qualifying Round of 16", https://umpiry.com/match/2003-09-08/ionita-vs-marach-bucharest-q16?utm_source=cite (as of 8 September 2003).