Ciaran Moore defeated Kamala Kannan 2-6 7-6 6-2 in the India 3 round of 32 on hard. The upset overturned the form book — Kamala Kannan came in leading the head-to-head 1–0. Ciaran Moore claimed a first win over Kamala Kannan in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001-10-22 | India F5 | R32 | clay | Kamala Kannan | 0-6 6-1 7-6(11) |