Norikazu Sugiyama defeated Ajay Ramaswami 6-3 6-2 in the India 1 1 qualifying round on hard. The upset overturned the form book — Ajay Ramaswami came in leading the head-to-head 1–0. Norikazu Sugiyama claimed a first win over Ajay Ramaswami in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004-11-08 | India 2 Satellite 2 | R16 | clay | Ajay Ramaswami | 7-6(4) 7-6(3) |