Roberto Alvarez defeated Pablo Escribano 6-1 6-0 in the Argentina 2 Masters 3 qualifying round on clay. The upset overturned the form book — Pablo Escribano came in leading the head-to-head 2–0. Roberto Alvarez claimed a first win over Pablo Escribano in three meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 2–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999-11-08 | Argentina F5 | R16 | clay | Pablo Escribano | 4-6 6-2 6-1 |
| 1992-10-31 | Uruguay Paraguay Masters 4 | R32 | clay | Pablo Escribano | 6-4 6-0 |