Razvan Sabau defeated Ilie Aurelian Giurgiu 6-3 6-7 7-5 in the Romania F1 round of 32 on clay. The upset overturned the form book — Ilie Aurelian Giurgiu came in leading the head-to-head 1–0, but Razvan Sabau had been the form player, winning 3 of their last 8 on clay. Razvan Sabau claimed a first win over Ilie Aurelian Giurgiu in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008-08-18 | Romania F17 | R16 | clay | Ilie Aurelian Giurgiu | 6-3 6-0 |