Karunuday Singh defeated Jeevan Nedunchezhiyan 6-3 6-3 in the India F6 qualifying round on hard. The upset overturned the form book — Jeevan Nedunchezhiyan came in leading the head-to-head 1–0, but Karunuday Singh had been the form player, winning 1 of their last 8 on hard. Karunuday Singh claimed a first win over Jeevan Nedunchezhiyan in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
Singh K. took it in straight sets.
Hard: Singh K. leads 1–0 · Clay: Nedunchezhiyan J. leads 1–0