Cristian Paiz defeated Benoit Bottero 1-6 6-3 6-2 in the Venezuela F3 round of 32 on hard. The upset overturned the form book — Benoit Bottero came in leading the head-to-head 1–0, but Cristian Paiz had been the form player, winning 2 of their last 4 on hard. Cristian Paiz claimed a first win over Benoit Bottero in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006-03-20 | Cuba F1 | R16 | hard | Benoit Bottero | 6-3 1-6 6-4 |