Darko Madjarovski defeated Victor Ionita 6-1 6-3 in the Italy F7 round of 32 on clay. The upset overturned the form book — Victor Ionita came in leading the head-to-head 1–0. Darko Madjarovski claimed a first win over Victor Ionita in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001-08-13 | Yugoslavia 1 | QF | clay | Victor Ionita | 6-2 6-3 |