Ilia Kushev defeated Simeon Ivanov 6-0 6-1 in the Qatar F5 round of 32 on hard. The upset overturned the form book — Simeon Ivanov came in leading the head-to-head 1–0. Ilia Kushev claimed a first win over Simeon Ivanov in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007-05-28 | Bulgaria F4 | R16 | clay | Simeon Ivanov | 7-6(3) 6-2 |