James Beaven defeated P. Karthik 2-6 7-6 10-8 in the M15 Pretoria 1 q16 on hard. The upset overturned the form book — P. Karthik came in ranked #1165, leading the head-to-head 1–0, but James Beaven had been the form player, winning 3 of their last 5 on hard. James Beaven claimed a first win over P. Karthik in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-02-25 | M15 Pretoria 2 | Q16 | hard | P. Karthik | 3-6 6-3 10-8 |
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