Srinath Prahlad defeated Andrew Rueb 6-3 7-6 in the India F2 semi-final on grass. The upset overturned the form book — Andrew Rueb came in leading the head-to-head 1–0. Srinath Prahlad claimed a first win over Andrew Rueb in two meetings, levelling the head-to-head at 1–1.
Prahlad S. took it in straight sets.
Grass: Prahlad S. leads 1–0 · Hard: Rueb A. leads 1–0
Srinath Prahlad beat Andrew Rueb 6-3 7-6. Umpiry, "Srinath Prahlad vs Andrew Rueb — India F2 Semi-final", https://umpiry.com/match/1998-01-05/prahlad-vs-rueb-india-f2-sf?utm_source=cite (as of 5 January 1998).