Rodrigo Antonio Grilli defeated Carlos Palencia 7-5 6-4 in the Mexico F18 semi-final on hard. The result followed the form book — Rodrigo Antonio Grilli came in leading the head-to-head 2–0. Rodrigo Antonio Grilli extended the head-to-head to 3–0.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006-10-30 | Mexico F20 | SF | hard | Rodrigo Antonio Grilli | 2-6 6-3 6-2 |
| 2005-10-17 | Mexico F15 | R16 | hard | Rodrigo Antonio Grilli | 4-6 6-4 5-4 |