Victor Romero defeated Carlos Palencia 6-3 6-0 in the Mexico F17 semi-final on hard. The upset overturned the form book — Carlos Palencia came in leading the head-to-head 2–0, but Victor Romero had been the form player, winning 6 of their last 8 on hard. Victor Romero claimed a first win over Carlos Palencia in three meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 2–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007-05-14 | Mexico F4 | F | clay | Carlos Palencia | 5-7 7-6(3) 7-6(1) |
| 2005-05-16 | Mexico F6 | QF | clay | Carlos Palencia | 6-1 6-3 |
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