Vadim Kutsenko defeated Matej Pampoulov 1-6 6-3 7-5 in the India F3 qualifying round on hard. The upset overturned the form book — Matej Pampoulov came in leading the head-to-head 1–0. Vadim Kutsenko claimed a first win over Matej Pampoulov in two meetings, levelling the head-to-head at 1–1.
Kutsenko V. came through in three sets.
Hard: Kutsenko V. leads 1–0 · Grass: Pampoulov M. leads 1–0
Vadim Kutsenko beat Matej Pampoulov 1-6 6-3 7-5. Umpiry, "Vadim Kutsenko vs Matej Pampoulov — India F3 Qualifying Round", https://umpiry.com/match/1998-01-12/kutsenko-vs-pampoulov-india-f3-qf?utm_source=cite (as of 12 January 1998).