Francisco Rodriguez defeated Toshihide Matsui 7-6 6-3 in the USA F24 qualifying round on hard. The upset overturned the form book — Toshihide Matsui came in leading the head-to-head 1–0, but Francisco Rodriguez had been the form player, winning 2 of their last 7 on hard. Francisco Rodriguez claimed a first win over Toshihide Matsui in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003-08-04 | USA F23 | R32 | hard | Toshihide Matsui | 6-3 6-2 |
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