Patricio Arquez defeated Francisco Cabello 7-6 5-7 6-2 in the Brazil F1 semi-final on clay. The upset overturned the form book — Francisco Cabello came in leading the head-to-head 2–0. Patricio Arquez claimed a first win over Francisco Cabello in three meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 2–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004-11-15 | Uruguay F1 | R32 | clay | Francisco Cabello | 7-5 2-6 6-1 |
| 2003-04-21 | Chile F3 | R32 | clay | Francisco Cabello | 7-6(3) 6-3 |