Rushmi Chakravarthi defeated Verena Beller 6-2 7-6 in the Mumbai 25K round of 16 on hard. The upset overturned the form book — Verena Beller came in leading the head-to-head 1–0. Rushmi Chakravarthi claimed a first win over Verena Beller in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003-02-10 | Chennai 10K | R16 | hard | Verena Beller | 6-2 6-4 |