Vijayant Malik defeated Vivek Shokeen 6-3 6-3 in the India F3 round of 32 on hard. The upset overturned the form book — Vivek Shokeen came in leading the head-to-head 4–0, but Vijayant Malik had been the form player, winning 3 of their last 5 on hard. Vijayant Malik claimed a first win over Vivek Shokeen in five meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 4–1.
Malik V. took it in straight sets.
Hard: Shokeen V. leads 3–1 · Clay: Shokeen V. leads 1–0