Anton Kokurin defeated Nitten Kirrtane 3-6 6-2 6-3 in the India 2 4 semi-final on hard. The upset overturned the form book — Nitten Kirrtane came in leading the head-to-head 1–0, but Anton Kokurin had been the form player, winning 2 of their last 4 on hard. Anton Kokurin claimed a first win over Nitten Kirrtane in two meetings, levelling the head-to-head at 1–1.
Kokurin A. came through in three sets.
Anton Kokurin beat Nitten Kirrtane 3-6 6-2 6-3. Umpiry, "Anton Kokurin vs Nitten Kirrtane — India 2 4 Semi-final", https://umpiry.com/match/2001-05-07/kirrtane-vs-kokurin-india-2-4-sf?utm_source=cite (as of 7 May 2001).