Andrey Kumantsov defeated Sheeva Parbhu 6-3 6-3 in the USA F29 qualifying round on hard. The upset overturned the form book — Sheeva Parbhu came in leading the head-to-head 2–0, but Andrey Kumantsov had been the form player, winning 2 of their last 5 on hard. Andrey Kumantsov claimed a first win over Sheeva Parbhu in three meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 2–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008-12-15 | Dominican Republic F5 | R16 | hard | Sheeva Parbhu | 7-5 6-4 |
| 2008-09-08 | USA F22 | R32 | hard | Sheeva Parbhu | 6-3 1-6 3-1 |
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