Thomas Dupre defeated Cyril Saulnier 6-1 6-1 in the Chennai qualifying round of 16 on hard. The upset overturned the form book — Cyril Saulnier came in leading the head-to-head 1–0, defending last year's quarter-final. Thomas Dupre claimed a first win over Cyril Saulnier in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
Dupre T. took it in straight sets.
Hard: Dupre T. leads 1–0 · Carpet: Saulnier C. leads 1–0