Tomas Behrend defeated Albert Portas 7-6 6-1 in the Chennai round of 16 on hard. The result followed the form book — Tomas Behrend came in leading the head-to-head 1–0, defending last year's quarter-final. Tomas Behrend extended the head-to-head to 2–0.
Behrend T. took it in straight sets.
Behrend T. and Portas A. faced 1 of the same opponent in the last 12 months. Behrend T. went 0–1 (0%) against them, Portas A. 0–1 (0%).
Only 1 common opponent — too few for any conclusion. Shown without assessment.