Benoit Bottero defeated Cristian Paiz 6-3 1-6 6-4 in the Cuba F1 round of 16 on hard. The upset overturned the form book — Cristian Paiz came in leading the head-to-head 1–0. Benoit Bottero claimed a first win over Cristian Paiz in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006-08-14 | Venezuela F3 | R32 | hard | Cristian Paiz | 1-6 6-3 6-2 |