Salifu Mohammed defeated Rohan Bopanna 6-4 5-7 6-3 in the India 1 2 round of 16 on hard. The upset overturned the form book — Rohan Bopanna came in leading the head-to-head 1–0, but Salifu Mohammed had been the form player, winning 2 of their last 4 on hard. Salifu Mohammed claimed a first win over Rohan Bopanna in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005-05-30 | India 1 4 | SF | hard | Rohan Bopanna | 5-7 6-3 6-4 |
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