Matias Silva defeated Borja Malo 6-4 7-5 in the Ecuador F3 round of 32 on clay. The upset overturned the form book — Borja Malo came in leading the head-to-head 1–0, but Matias Silva had been the form player, winning 5 of their last 8 on clay. Matias Silva claimed a first win over Borja Malo in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008-08-11 | Ecuador F1 | QF | clay | Borja Malo | 3-6 6-3 7-6(8) |