Milen Velev defeated Petr Dezort 3-6 6-1 6-4 in the Bulgaria Masters 3 final on clay. The upset overturned the form book — Petr Dezort came in leading the head-to-head 1–0, but Milen Velev had been the form player, winning 2 of their last 5 on clay. Milen Velev claimed a first win over Petr Dezort in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001-03-19 | Egypt 1 2 | SF | clay | Petr Dezort | 4-6 6-2 6-2 |