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