John Doran defeated Leslie Demiliani 6-4 6-4 in the India F5 round of 32 on hard. The upset overturned the form book — Leslie Demiliani came in leading the head-to-head 1–0, but John Doran had been the form player, winning 3 of their last 4 on hard. John Doran claimed a first win over Leslie Demiliani in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000-11-06 | India F4 | R16 | grass | Leslie Demiliani | 7-5 6-1 |