Ricardo Rodriguez-Pace defeated Joao Victor Couto Loureiro 7-5 3-6 7-6 in the M15 Quito 4 round of 32 on clay. The upset overturned the form book — Joao Victor Couto Loureiro came in leading the head-to-head 2–0. Ricardo Rodriguez-Pace claimed a first win over Joao Victor Couto Loureiro in three meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 2–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-09-09 | M15 Madrid 2 | R32 | hard | Joao Victor Couto Loureiro | 7-6(4) 6-0 |
| 2022-03-20 | M25 Medellin 1 | Q64 | clay | Joao Victor Couto Loureiro | 4-6 7-6(7) 10-8 |