Jose Manuel Garcia Rodriguez defeated Alexander Yarmola 6-3 6-2 in the Romania F1 qualifying round on clay. The upset overturned the form book — Alexander Yarmola came in leading the head-to-head 1–0. Jose Manuel Garcia Rodriguez claimed a first win over Alexander Yarmola in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003-07-14 | Ukraine 1 2 | QF | clay | Alexander Yarmola | 6-4 6-2 |