Brett Steven defeated Richard Fromberg 7-6 6-7 6-7 6-1 8-6 in the Australian Open round of 16 on hard. The upset overturned the form book — Richard Fromberg came in leading the head-to-head 1–0, defending last year's round of 128. Brett Steven claimed a first win over Richard Fromberg in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
Steven B. came through in five sets.