Julien Cuaz defeated Ivo Bratanov 6-3 7-5 in the Bulgaria Masters 3 round of 16 on clay. The upset overturned the form book — Ivo Bratanov came in leading the head-to-head 1–0. Julien Cuaz claimed a first win over Ivo Bratanov in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998-05-02 | Bulgaria Masters 1 | R32 | clay | Ivo Bratanov | 6-2 4-6 6-4 |