Michael Kurz defeated Ilia Kushev 6-3 6-1 in the Qatar F5 round of 16 on hard. The upset overturned the form book — Ilia Kushev came in leading the head-to-head 1–0. Michael Kurz claimed a first win over Ilia Kushev in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004-11-29 | Qatar F3 | R32 | hard | Ilia Kushev | 6-1 4-6 6-1 |