Vivek Shokeen defeated Vijay Kannan 1-6 6-3 6-0 in the India F1 round of 32 on clay. The upset overturned the form book — Vijay Kannan came in leading the head-to-head 2–0. Vivek Shokeen claimed a first win over Vijay Kannan in three meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 2–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009-03-16 | India F1 | R16 | hard | Vijay Kannan | 6-3 6-4 |
| 2004-08-09 | Pakistan 1 1 | QF | hard | Vijay Kannan | 6-3 7-5 |