Vinod Sridhar defeated Patrick Erhardt 7-5 6-2 in the India F4 qualifying round on clay. The upset overturned the form book — Patrick Erhardt came in leading the head-to-head 1–0, but Vinod Sridhar had been the form player, winning 2 of their last 4 on clay. Vinod Sridhar claimed a first win over Patrick Erhardt in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998-10-10 | India Masters 3 | R32 | hard | Patrick Erhardt | 7-5 6-4 |