Teodor Dacian Craciun defeated Ivaylo Traykov 2-6 7-5 6-1 in the Turkey F3 round of 16 on hard. The upset overturned the form book — Ivaylo Traykov came in leading the head-to-head 3–0. Teodor Dacian Craciun claimed a first win over Ivaylo Traykov in four meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 3–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002-05-06 | Bulgaria 1 2 | R32 | clay | Ivaylo Traykov | 6-3 6-4 |
| 2002-05-06 | Bulgaria 1 4 | SF | clay | Ivaylo Traykov | 6-3 6-4 |
| 1998-08-24 | Yugoslavia F7 | SF | clay | Ivaylo Traykov | 6-4 7-6 |
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