Shruti Dhawan defeated Monthika Anuchan 6-2 6-4 in the Ahmedabad 4 5K round of 16 on hard. The upset overturned the form book — Monthika Anuchan came in leading the head-to-head 1–0, but Shruti Dhawan had been the form player, winning 5 of their last 10 on hard. Shruti Dhawan claimed a first win over Monthika Anuchan in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998-10-12 | Ahmedabad 3 5K | QF | hard | Monthika Anuchan | 6-3 3-6 6-4 |