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, levelling the head-to-head at 1–1.
Filip V. came through in three sets.
Vladimir Filip beat Valentin Popescu 6-4 5-7 6-1. Umpiry, "Vladimir Filip vs Valentin Popescu — Romania F7 Round of 32", https://umpiry.com/match/2017-07-24/filip-vs-popescu-romania-f7-r32?utm_source=cite (as of 24 July 2017).