Federico Rovai defeated Srinath Prahlad 6-4 7-5 in the India Masters 3 final on hard. The upset overturned the form book — Srinath Prahlad came in leading the head-to-head 1–0, but Federico Rovai had been the form player, winning 3 of their last 5 on hard. Federico Rovai claimed a first win over Srinath Prahlad in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998-10-10 | India Masters 4 | SF | hard | Srinath Prahlad | 6-1 7-5 |