Alan Mackin defeated Gabriel Trifu 1-6 6-3 6-2 in the Germany F7 round of 16 on clay. The upset overturned the form book — Gabriel Trifu came in leading the head-to-head 1–0. Alan Mackin claimed a first win over Gabriel Trifu in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003-08-18 | Netherlands F4 | R32 | clay | Gabriel Trifu | 5-7 7-6(5) 7-6(4) |
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