Nicolas Lapentti defeated Albert Portas 6-7 6-4 6-3 in the Acapulco qualifying round on hard. The result followed the form book — Nicolas Lapentti came in leading the head-to-head 1–0, defending last year's round of 32. Nicolas Lapentti extended the head-to-head to 2–0.
Lapentti N. came through in three sets.
Lapentti N. and Portas A. faced 1 of the same opponent in the last 12 months. Lapentti N. went 1–0 (100%) against them, Portas A. 0–1 (0%).
Only 1 common opponent — too few for any conclusion. Shown without assessment.
Hard: Lapentti N. leads 1–0 · Clay: Lapentti N. leads 1–0
Nicolas Lapentti beat Albert Portas 6-7(4) 6-4 6-3. Umpiry, "Nicolas Lapentti vs Albert Portas — Acapulco Qualifying Round", https://umpiry.com/match/2005-02-20/lapentti-vs-portas-acapulco-qf?utm_source=cite (as of 20 February 2005).