Gabriel Pitta defeated Ronaldo Carvalho 3-6 7-6 7-5 in the Brazil F6 semi-final on hard. The upset overturned the form book — Ronaldo Carvalho came in leading the head-to-head 1–0. Gabriel Pitta claimed a first win over Ronaldo Carvalho in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002-08-12 | Brazil F1 | QF | clay | Ronaldo Carvalho | 4-6 6-4 6-3 |