Kornel Bardoczky defeated Victor Ionita 6-3 6-7 6-3 in the Croatia 1 2 qualifying round on clay. The upset overturned the form book — Victor Ionita came in leading the head-to-head 2–1, but Kornel Bardoczky had been the form player, winning 2 of their last 5 on clay. Kornel Bardoczky narrowed the head-to-head to 2–2.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009-04-20 | Italy F7 | R16 | clay | Victor Ionita | 6-1 6-0 |
| 2006-07-24 | Romania F13 | SF | clay | Kornel Bardoczky | 6-7(7) 6-3 6-2 |
| 2001-11-05 | Czech Rep F5 | R16 | hard | Victor Ionita | 7-6(2) 3-6 7-6(5) |
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