James Auckland defeated Juan Ignacio Cerda 4-6 7-6 6-3 in the Nigeria F5 round of 16 on hard. The upset overturned the form book — Juan Ignacio Cerda came in leading the head-to-head 2–0. James Auckland claimed a first win over Juan Ignacio Cerda in three meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 2–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004-10-18 | Nigeria F6A | R16 | hard | Juan Ignacio Cerda | 6-4 6-4 |
| 2004-10-11 | Nigeria F6 | R32 | hard | Juan Ignacio Cerda | 7-6(2) 3-6 6-4 |
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