Nikola Gnjatovic vs Milen Velev — Yugoslavia 2 Masters 4 Round of 32
Yugoslavia 2 Masters 4 · ITF · Round of 32
2 — 1
Sets
Saturday, 9 August 1997 ·
clay
Gnjatovic N.1-6 6-1 6-4
Velev M.
Gnjatovic N.
1662
Velev M.
6141
Nikola Gnjatovic defeated Milen Velev 1-6 6-1 6-4 in the Yugoslavia 2 Masters 4 round of 32 on clay. The upset overturned the form book — Milen Velev came in leading the head-to-head 2–0. Nikola Gnjatovic claimed a first win over Milen Velev in three meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 2–1.
Key context
- Match story: Nikola Gnjatovic dropped the opening set before beating Milen Velev 1–6 6–1 6–4.
Head to head
0–2| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998-06-08 | Yugoslavia F3B | R16 | clay | Milen Velev | 6-1 6-2 |
| 1997-08-09 | Yugoslavia 2 Masters 3 | R16 | clay | Milen Velev | 6-3 7-6 |