Ankita Bhambri defeated Parija Maloo 7-5 6-2 in the New Delhi 10K qualifying round on hard. The upset overturned the form book — Parija Maloo came in leading the head-to-head 1–0, but Ankita Bhambri had been the form player, winning 6 of their last 10 on hard. Ankita Bhambri claimed a first win over Parija Maloo in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
Bhambri A. took it in straight sets.