Yordan Kanev defeated Ilia Kushev 6-4 6-7 7-6 in the Bulgaria 1 4 qualifying round on clay. The upset overturned the form book — Ilia Kushev came in leading the head-to-head 3–0. Yordan Kanev claimed a first win over Ilia Kushev in four meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 3–1.
Kanev Y. came through in three sets.
Kanev Y. and Kushev I. faced 1 of the same opponent in the last 12 months. Kanev Y. went 0–1 (0%) against them, Kushev I. 0–1 (0%).
Only 1 common opponent — too few for any conclusion. Shown without assessment.
Yordan Kanev beat Ilia Kushev 6-4 6-7(1) 7-6(0). Umpiry, "Yordan Kanev vs Ilia Kushev — Bulgaria 1 4 Qualifying Round", https://umpiry.com/match/2006-05-01/kanev-vs-kushev-bulgaria-1-4-qf?utm_source=cite (as of 1 May 2006).