Andrei Mlendea defeated Nikola Ciric 6-7 6-4 6-1 in the Egypt 2 2 round of 32 on clay. The upset overturned the form book — Nikola Ciric came in leading the head-to-head 1–0, but Andrei Mlendea had been the form player, winning 4 of their last 6 on clay. Andrei Mlendea claimed a first win over Nikola Ciric in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008-04-21 | Turkey F5 | R16 | clay | Nikola Ciric | 7-6(3) 7-5 |
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