Naoki Arimoto vs Nitten Kirrtane — India 3 Round of 32

Naoki Arimoto defeated Nitten Kirrtane 6-3 6-4 in the India 3 round of 32 on hard. The upset overturned the form book — Nitten Kirrtane came in leading the head-to-head 1–0, but Naoki Arimoto had been the form player, winning 2 of their last 7 on hard. Naoki Arimoto claimed a first win over Nitten Kirrtane in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.

Key context

• Match story: Naoki Arimoto closed it out in two sets, 6–3 6–4.