Vijay Kannan defeated Murad Inoyatov 1-6 7-6 6-2 in the India 1 1 round of 16 on hard. The upset overturned the form book — Murad Inoyatov came in leading the head-to-head 1–0. Vijay Kannan claimed a first win over Murad Inoyatov in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005-01-17 | India F2 | R16 | hard | Murad Inoyatov | 6-2 7-6(4) |