Deniss Pavlovs defeated Dekel Valtzer 7-6 6-1 in the Belarus F1 semi-final on hard. The upset overturned the form book — Dekel Valtzer came in leading the head-to-head 1–0. Deniss Pavlovs claimed a first win over Dekel Valtzer in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004-11-08 | Israel 2 Satellite 1 | SF | hard | Dekel Valtzer | 6-4 6-2 |