Daniel Lesske defeated Fazaluddin Syed 6-4 7-5 in the India 2 2 qualifying round on hard. The upset overturned the form book — Fazaluddin Syed came in leading the head-to-head 1–0. Daniel Lesske claimed a first win over Fazaluddin Syed in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001-05-07 | India 2 3 | R16 | hard | Fazaluddin Syed | 4-6 6-2 6-1 |
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