Vlad Stefan defeated Ilie Aurelian Giurgiu 6-4 7-6 in the Romania F16 round of 32 on clay. The upset overturned the form book — Ilie Aurelian Giurgiu came in leading the head-to-head 1–0. Vlad Stefan claimed a first win over Ilie Aurelian Giurgiu in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009-05-04 | Romania F1 | R32 | clay | Ilie Aurelian Giurgiu | 3-6 6-4 6-3 |