Kornel Bardoczky defeated Marko Tkalec 6-4 7-5 in the Croatia F9 semi-final on clay. The upset overturned the form book — Marko Tkalec came in leading the head-to-head 3–0. Kornel Bardoczky claimed a first win over Marko Tkalec in four meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 3–1.
Bardoczky K. took it in straight sets.
Kornel Bardoczky beat Marko Tkalec 6-4 7-5. Umpiry, "Kornel Bardoczky vs Marko Tkalec — Croatia F9 Semi-final", https://umpiry.com/match/2003-10-13/bardoczky-vs-tkalec-croatia-f9-sf?utm_source=cite (as of 13 October 2003).