Mehdi Tahiri defeated Ivan Cinkus 6-4 2-6 6-4 in the Greece F7 qualifying round on hard. The upset overturned the form book — Ivan Cinkus came in leading the head-to-head 1–0. Mehdi Tahiri claimed a first win over Ivan Cinkus in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999-02-22 | Croatia F2 | R32 | hard | Ivan Cinkus | 6-3 6-2 |
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