Vladimir Filip defeated Valentin Popescu 6-4 5-7 6-1 in the Romania F7 round of 32 on clay. The upset overturned the form book — Valentin Popescu came in leading the head-to-head 1–0. Vladimir Filip claimed a first win over Valentin Popescu in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016-07-18 | Romania F9 | Q32 | clay | Valentin Popescu | 5-7 7-6(5) 6-3 |
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