Ilie Aurelian Giurgiu defeated Artemon Apostu Efremov 6-1 6-4 in the Romania F17 qualifying round on clay. The upset overturned the form book — Artemon Apostu Efremov came in leading the head-to-head 2–0. Ilie Aurelian Giurgiu claimed a first win over Artemon Apostu Efremov in three meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 2–1.
Aurelian Giurgiu I. took it in straight sets.
Ilie Aurelian Giurgiu beat Artemon Apostu Efremov 6-1 6-4. Umpiry, "Ilie Aurelian Giurgiu vs Artemon Apostu Efremov — Romania F17 Qualifying Round", https://umpiry.com/match/2008-08-18/efremov-vs-giurgiu-romania-f17-qf?utm_source=cite (as of 18 August 2008).