Mustafa Ghouse defeated Nitten Kirrtane 6-3 1-6 6-1 in the India F1 round of 32 on hard. The upset overturned the form book — Nitten Kirrtane came in leading the head-to-head 1–0, but Mustafa Ghouse had been the form player, winning 2 of their last 7 on hard. Mustafa Ghouse claimed a first win over Nitten Kirrtane in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000-01-17 | India F2 | R16 | clay | Nitten Kirrtane | 2-6 6-3 6-1 |