Shruti Dhawan defeated Isha Lakhani 7-5 6-3 in the Hyderabad qualifying round of 32 on hard. The upset overturned the form book — Isha Lakhani came in leading the head-to-head 4–0, defending last year's round of 32. Shruti Dhawan claimed a first win over Isha Lakhani in five meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 4–1.
Dhawan S. took it in straight sets.
Hard: Lakhani I. leads 3–1 · Grass: Lakhani I. leads 1–0
Shruti Dhawan beat Isha Lakhani 7-5 6-3. Umpiry, "Shruti Dhawan vs Isha Lakhani — Hyderabad Qualifying Round of 32", https://umpiry.com/match/2005-02-05/dhawan-vs-lakhani-hyderabad-q32?utm_source=cite (as of 5 February 2005).