Anna Nefedova defeated Shruti Dhawan 2-6 6-2 6-0 in the Mumbai 3 5K final on hard. The upset overturned the form book — Shruti Dhawan came in leading the head-to-head 1–0. Anna Nefedova claimed a first win over Shruti Dhawan in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999-04-17 | Mumbai 2 5K | QF | hard | Shruti Dhawan | 4-6 6-4 7-5 |