Rohan Bopanna defeated Nitten Kirrtane 6-3 7-5 in the India 1 1 semi-final on hard. The upset overturned the form book — Nitten Kirrtane came in leading the head-to-head 1–0, but Rohan Bopanna had been the form player, winning 2 of their last 5 on hard. Rohan Bopanna claimed a first win over Nitten Kirrtane in two meetings, levelling the head-to-head at 1–1.
Bopanna R. took it in straight sets.
Hard: Bopanna R. leads 1–0 · Clay: Kirrtane N. leads 1–0
Rohan Bopanna beat Nitten Kirrtane 6-3 7-5. Umpiry, "Rohan Bopanna vs Nitten Kirrtane — India 1 1 Semi-final", https://umpiry.com/match/2005-05-30/bopanna-vs-kirrtane-india-1-1-sf?utm_source=cite (as of 30 May 2005).