Francisco Clavet defeated Alex Corretja 2-6 7-5 6-4 in the Santiago semi-final on clay. The upset overturned the form book — Alex Corretja came in leading the head-to-head 1–0, defending last year's round of 16, but Francisco Clavet had been the form player, winning 2 of their last 4 on clay. Francisco Clavet claimed a first win over Alex Corretja in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
Clavet F. came through in three sets.