Albert Portas defeated Olivier Patience 4-6 6-2 6-2 in the Costa Do Sauipe qualifying round of 16 on hard. The upset overturned the form book — Olivier Patience came in leading the head-to-head 1–0. Albert Portas claimed a first win over Olivier Patience in two meetings, levelling the head-to-head at 1–1.
Portas A. came through in three sets.
Hard: Portas A. leads 1–0 · Clay: Patience O. leads 1–0
Albert Portas beat Olivier Patience 4-6 6-2 6-2. Umpiry, "Albert Portas vs Olivier Patience — Costa Do Sauipe Qualifying Round of 16", https://umpiry.com/match/2005-02-14/patience-vs-portas-costa-do-sauipe-q16?utm_source=cite (as of 14 February 2005).