Deepak Anantharamu defeated Ajay Malik 7-6 7-6 in the M25 Mysuru 1 q32 on hard. The upset overturned the form book — Ajay Malik came in leading the head-to-head 1–0. Deepak Anantharamu claimed a first win over Ajay Malik in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-11-17 | M25 Kalaburagi 1 | Q32 | hard | Ajay Malik | 6-4 6-0 |