Ilia Kushev defeated Michael Kurz 6-1 4-6 6-1 in the Qatar F3 round of 32 on hard. The upset overturned the form book — Michael Kurz came in leading the head-to-head 1–0. Ilia Kushev claimed a first win over Michael Kurz in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004-12-13 | Qatar F5 | R16 | hard | Michael Kurz | 6-3 6-1 |