Rushmi Chakravarthi defeated Anna Nefedova 6-3 6-1 in the Ahmedabad 1 5K qualifying round on hard. The upset overturned the form book — Anna Nefedova came in leading the head-to-head 1–0, but Rushmi Chakravarthi had been the form player, winning 1 of their last 5 on hard. Rushmi Chakravarthi claimed a first win over Anna Nefedova in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999-04-17 | Mumbai 3 5K | SF | hard | Anna Nefedova | 2-6 6-2 6-4 |