Marcelo Melo defeated Franklin Durighetto 5-7 6-3 6-1 in the Brazil F7 qualifying round on hard. The upset overturned the form book — Franklin Durighetto came in leading the head-to-head 1–0. Marcelo Melo claimed a first win over Franklin Durighetto in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003-08-04 | Brazil F3A | R32 | clay | Franklin Durighetto | 6-4 6-2 |
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