Razvan Sabau defeated Andrei Mlendea 6-7 6-3 6-3 in the Romania F9 qualifying round on clay. The upset overturned the form book — Andrei Mlendea came in leading the head-to-head 1–0. Razvan Sabau claimed a first win over Andrei Mlendea in two meetings, levelling the head-to-head at 1–1.
Sabau R. came through in three sets.
Razvan Sabau beat Andrei Mlendea 6-7(4) 6-3 6-3. Umpiry, "Razvan Sabau vs Andrei Mlendea — Romania F9 Qualifying Round", https://umpiry.com/match/2009-07-06/mlendea-vs-sabau-romania-f9-qf?utm_source=cite (as of 6 July 2009).