Esteban Carril defeated Pablo Santos 3-6 6-1 6-4 in the Spain F24 round of 32 on hard. The upset overturned the form book — Pablo Santos came in leading the head-to-head 2–0. Esteban Carril claimed a first win over Pablo Santos in three meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 2–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006-03-27 | Spain F8 | QF | clay | Pablo Santos | 6-4 6-1 |
| 2005-07-04 | Spain F14 | R32 | clay | Pablo Santos | 5-7 6-2 6-3 |