Abdullah Shaikh defeated Chandril Sood 6-2 5-7 6-1 in the India F9 qualifying round of 16 on hard. The upset overturned the form book — Chandril Sood came in leading the head-to-head 2–0, but Abdullah Shaikh had been the form player, winning 4 of their last 10 on hard. Abdullah Shaikh claimed a first win over Chandril Sood in three meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 2–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015-11-23 | India F17 | R32 | hard | Chandril Sood | 1-6 6-3 6-3 |
| 2015-08-31 | India F12 | R32 | hard | Chandril Sood | 6-2 6-7(1) 6-3 |
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