Guillaume Raoux defeated Rodolphe Gilbert 3-6 7-6 6-4 6-7 6-1 in the Australian Open round of 64 on hard. The upset overturned the form book — Rodolphe Gilbert came in leading the head-to-head 1–0, defending last year's round of 128. Guillaume Raoux claimed a first win over Rodolphe Gilbert in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
Raoux G. came through in five sets.
Hard: Raoux G. leads 1–0 · Clay: Gilbert R. leads 1–0