Calin Manda defeated Bogdan Pavel 7-5 7-6 in the M15 Bucharest 1 round of 16 on clay. The upset overturned the form book — Bogdan Pavel came in leading the head-to-head 2–0. Calin Manda claimed a first win over Bogdan Pavel in three meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 2–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-02-28 | M15 Antalya 4 | R32 | clay | Bogdan Pavel | 6-4 6-2 |
| 2023-08-31 | M15 Bucharest 2 | R16 | clay | Bogdan Pavel | 3-6 6-3 6-4 |
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