Mustafa Ghouse defeated Ajay Ramaswami 3-6 7-6 6-3 in the India 1 3 qualifying round on hard. The upset overturned the form book — Ajay Ramaswami came in leading the head-to-head 1–0. Mustafa Ghouse claimed a first win over Ajay Ramaswami in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003-03-17 | India F4 | R32 | hard | Ajay Ramaswami | 6-4 6-3 |