Marutha Devi defeated Rati Kumar 7-6 7-5 in the Indora 2 5K round of 32 on hard. The upset overturned the form book — Rati Kumar came in leading the head-to-head 1–0. Marutha Devi claimed a first win over Rati Kumar in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002-04-01 | India DevCirc 3 20K | R32 | hard | Rati Kumar | 1-6 6-2 6-3 |