Sergei Krotiouk defeated Michael Ouvarov 2-6 7-5 6-3 in the India F7 round of 16 on hard. The upset overturned the form book — Michael Ouvarov came in leading the head-to-head 1–0. Sergei Krotiouk claimed a first win over Michael Ouvarov in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005-01-10 | India F1 | R32 | hard | Michael Ouvarov | 2-6 6-2 7-6(5) |