Milen Velev defeated Mark Markov 6-4 6-2 in the Egypt 1 Masters 1 qualifying round on clay. The upset overturned the form book — Mark Markov came in leading the head-to-head 2–0, but Milen Velev had been the form player, winning 2 of their last 5 on clay. Milen Velev claimed a first win over Mark Markov in three meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 2–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998-06-22 | Macedonia F2 | QF | clay | Mark Markov | 6-3 4-6 6-2 |
| 1994-10-29 | Tunisia Masters 1 | R32 | clay | Mark Markov | 7-6 6-7 6-2 |