Rafael Garcia defeated Eric Gomes 7-5 6-2 in the Brazil F3 round of 32 on clay. The upset overturned the form book — Eric Gomes came in leading the head-to-head 1–0. Rafael Garcia claimed a first win over Eric Gomes in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005-08-29 | Brazil F8 | R32 | hard | Eric Gomes | 6-0 6-4 |