Alexander Kudryavtsev defeated Rajeev Ram 6-0 4-6 7-5 in the Chennai q16 on hard. The upset overturned the form book — Rajeev Ram came in leading the head-to-head 1–0, defending last year's round of 32, but Alexander Kudryavtsev had been the form player, winning 1 of their last 4 on hard. Alexander Kudryavtsev claimed a first win over Rajeev Ram in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009-01-05 | Chennai | QF | hard | Rajeev Ram | 6-4 6-7(4) 6-3 |
Averages over each player's completed matches in the selected window (198 vs 171). ATP, WTA & Challenger.
Each player's serve crossed against the other's return, converted to expected hold of serve. Recent completed matches, ATP, WTA & Challenger. About