Petr Nesterov defeated Cezar Cretu 6-4 4-6 7-6 in the M15 Curtea de Arges 1 quarter-final on clay. The upset overturned the form book — Cezar Cretu came in ranked #262, leading the head-to-head 3–0, but Petr Nesterov had been the form player, winning 6 of their last 10 on clay. Petr Nesterov claimed a first win over Cezar Cretu in four meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 3–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-05-11 | M15 Bistrita 1 | F | clay | Cezar Cretu | 6-3 7-6(5) |
| 2025-01-31 | Davis Cup WG1 PO: ROU vs BUL | RR | hard | Cezar Cretu | 6-7 6-3 7-6 |
| 2023-05-28 | M15 Bucharest 1 | SF | clay | Cezar Cretu | 6-3 6-4 |
Averages over each player's completed matches in the selected window (48 vs 66). ATP, WTA & Challenger.
Nesterov P.: 6 days rest · 2 matches, 65 games (7d) · Cretu C.: 5 days rest · 1 match, 15 games (7d). Higher means fresher. About
Each player's serve crossed against the other's return, converted to expected hold of serve. Recent completed matches, ATP, WTA & Challenger. About