Gabriel Moraru defeated Marko Tkalec 6-4 7-6 in the Croatia F7 semi-final on clay. The upset overturned the form book — Marko Tkalec came in leading the head-to-head 1–0. Gabriel Moraru claimed a first win over Marko Tkalec in two meetings, levelling the head-to-head at 1–1.
Moraru G. took it in straight sets.
Gabriel Moraru beat Marko Tkalec 6-4 7-6(2). Umpiry, "Gabriel Moraru vs Marko Tkalec — Croatia F7 Semi-final", https://umpiry.com/match/2003-09-29/moraru-vs-tkalec-croatia-f7-sf?utm_source=cite (as of 29 September 2003).