Manisha Malhotra defeated Sai Jayalakshmy Jayaram 6-4 7-6 in the Mumbai 2 10K semi-final on hard. The upset overturned the form book — Sai Jayalakshmy Jayaram came in leading the head-to-head 1–0. Manisha Malhotra claimed a first win over Sai Jayalakshmy Jayaram in two meetings, levelling the head-to-head at 1–1.
Malhotra M. took it in straight sets.
Manisha Malhotra beat Sai Jayalakshmy Jayaram 6-4 7-6(4). Umpiry, "Manisha Malhotra vs Sai Jayalakshmy Jayaram — Mumbai 2 10K Semi-final", https://umpiry.com/match/2003-04-07/jayaram-vs-malhotra-mumbai-2-10k-sf?utm_source=cite (as of 7 April 2003).