Marcos Daniel defeated Alexandre Simoni 6-4 6-3 in the Costa Do Sauipe q32 on hard. The upset overturned the form book — Alexandre Simoni came in leading the head-to-head 2–0. Marcos Daniel claimed a first win over Alexandre Simoni in three meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 2–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004-03-01 | Brazil F1 | QF | clay | Alexandre Simoni | 6-7(1) 6-3 6-4 |
| 1998-11-16 | Brazil F5 | R16 | clay | Alexandre Simoni | 6-4 6-3 |
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