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, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997-12-29 | India F1 | R16 | hard | Andrew Rueb | 6-1 6-2 |