Artemon Apostu Efremov defeated Marius Zay 6-2 4-6 6-2 in the Romania F13 qualifying round on clay. The upset overturned the form book — Marius Zay came in leading the head-to-head 1–0, but Artemon Apostu Efremov had been the form player, winning 5 of their last 10 on clay. Artemon Apostu Efremov claimed a first win over Marius Zay in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004-06-14 | Romania F7 | R16 | clay | Marius Zay | 3-6 6-1 7-5 |