Jaco Mathew defeated Rishi Sridhar 7-6 6-3 in the India F7 qualifying round on hard. The upset overturned the form book — Rishi Sridhar came in leading the head-to-head 1–0, but Jaco Mathew had been the form player, winning 1 of their last 5 on hard. Jaco Mathew claimed a first win over Rishi Sridhar in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002-11-11 | India F8 | R32 | hard | Rishi Sridhar | 6-4 3-6 6-1 |