Thiago Alves defeated Julio Silva 6-1 2-6 6-4 in the Brazil F3A qualifying round on clay. The upset overturned the form book — Julio Silva came in leading the head-to-head 1–0, but Thiago Alves had been the form player, winning 2 of their last 4 on clay. Thiago Alves claimed a first win over Julio Silva in two meetings, levelling the head-to-head at 1–1.
Alves T. came through in three sets.
Clay: Alves T. leads 1–0 · Hard: Silva J. leads 1–0
Thiago Alves beat Julio Silva 6-1 2-6 6-4. Umpiry, "Thiago Alves vs Julio Silva — Brazil F3A Qualifying Round", https://umpiry.com/match/2003-08-04/alves-vs-silva-brazil-f3a-qf?utm_source=cite (as of 4 August 2003).