Vinod Sridhar defeated Victor Bruthans 2-6 6-1 7-5 in the India F5 qualifying round on hard. The upset overturned the form book — Victor Bruthans came in leading the head-to-head 1–0. Vinod Sridhar claimed a first win over Victor Bruthans in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000-11-06 | India F4 | R16 | grass | Victor Bruthans | 6-2 6-4 |