Fazaluddin Syed defeated Manoj Mahadevan 6-7 7-5 6-3 in the India 2 2 round of 32 on hard. The upset overturned the form book — Manoj Mahadevan came in leading the head-to-head 1–0, but Fazaluddin Syed had been the form player, winning 4 of their last 8 on hard. Fazaluddin Syed claimed a first win over Manoj Mahadevan in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001-05-07 | India 2 1 | R16 | hard | Manoj Mahadevan | 2-6 6-2 6-3 |
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