Manoj Mahadevan defeated Mustafa Ghouse 6-4 7-6 in the India 2 round of 16 on hard. The upset overturned the form book — Mustafa Ghouse came in leading the head-to-head 1–0. Manoj Mahadevan claimed a first win over Mustafa Ghouse in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001-03-05 | India 1 4 | R32 | hard | Mustafa Ghouse | 7-5 6-4 |