Razvan Iliescu defeated Pavel Motylewski 6-2 1-6 6-0 in the Bulgaria Masters 4 round of 32 on clay. The upset overturned the form book — Pavel Motylewski came in leading the head-to-head 1–0. Razvan Iliescu claimed a first win over Pavel Motylewski in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997-10-25 | Greece 4 Masters 1 | R32 | hard | Pavel Motylewski | 6-1 6-7 6-3 |