Milen Velev defeated Alessio Di Mauro 6-2 7-6 in the Bulgaria Masters 3 semi-final on clay. The upset overturned the form book — Alessio Di Mauro came in leading the head-to-head 1–0. Milen Velev claimed a first win over Alessio Di Mauro in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998-05-02 | Bulgaria Masters 2 | F | clay | Alessio Di Mauro | 6-1 6-1 |
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