Christoph Steiner defeated Carlos Palencia 5-7 6-2 7-6 in the Mexico F18 round of 32 on hard. The upset overturned the form book — Carlos Palencia came in leading the head-to-head 1–0. Christoph Steiner claimed a first win over Carlos Palencia in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005-11-07 | Mexico F18 | R16 | hard | Carlos Palencia | 6-3 6-4 |
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