Nikola Ciric defeated Ivaylo Traykov 3-6 6-3 6-2 in the Bulgaria F2 qualifying round on clay. The upset overturned the form book — Ivaylo Traykov came in leading the head-to-head 1–0. Nikola Ciric claimed a first win over Ivaylo Traykov in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002-05-06 | Bulgaria 1 2 | R16 | clay | Ivaylo Traykov | 6-4 7-6(4) |
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