Nikola Ciric defeated Andrei Mlendea 7-6 7-5 in the Turkey F5 round of 16 on clay. The upset overturned the form book — Andrei Mlendea came in leading the head-to-head 1–0. Nikola Ciric claimed a first win over Andrei Mlendea in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002-08-12 | Egypt 2 2 | R32 | clay | Andrei Mlendea | 6-7(5) 6-4 6-1 |
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