Srinath Prahlad defeated Saurav Panja 6-3 5-7 6-4 in the India Masters 3 qualifying round on hard. The result followed the form book — Srinath Prahlad came in leading the head-to-head 1–0. Srinath Prahlad extended the head-to-head to 2–0.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998-10-10 | India Masters 2 | R16 | hard | Srinath Prahlad | 6-2 4-6 4-2 |