Sunil Kumar defeated Denis Istomin 6-4 6-1 in the India F2 semi-final on hard. The result followed the form book — Sunil Kumar came in leading the head-to-head 1–0. Sunil Kumar extended the head-to-head to 2–0.
Kumar S. took it in straight sets.
Sunil Kumar beat Denis Istomin 6-4 6-1. Umpiry, "Sunil Kumar vs Denis Istomin — India F2 Semi-final", https://umpiry.com/match/2005-01-17/istomin-vs-kumar-india-f2-sf?utm_source=cite (as of 17 January 2005).