Marius Zay defeated Alexander Yarmola 6-4 4-6 6-3 in the Romania F2 qualifying round on clay. The upset overturned the form book — Alexander Yarmola came in leading the head-to-head 1–0. Marius Zay claimed a first win over Alexander Yarmola in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003-07-14 | Ukraine 1 2 | R16 | clay | Alexander Yarmola | 7-5 4-6 6-0 |