Cyril Saulnier defeated Tuomas Ketola 4-6 7-6 6-4 in the Chennai qualifying round of 32 on hard. The result followed the form book — Cyril Saulnier came in defending last year's quarter-final.
Saulnier C. came through in three sets.
Saulnier C. and Ketola T. faced 1 of the same opponent in the last 12 months. Saulnier C. went 0–1 (0%) against them, Ketola T. 1–0 (100%).
Only 1 common opponent — too few for any conclusion. Shown without assessment.