Monthika Anuchan defeated Shruti Dhawan 6-3 3-6 6-4 in the Ahmedabad 3 5K qualifying round on hard. The upset overturned the form book — Shruti Dhawan came in leading the head-to-head 1–0. Monthika Anuchan claimed a first win over Shruti Dhawan in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998-10-12 | Ahmedabad 4 5K | R16 | hard | Shruti Dhawan | 6-2 6-4 |