Alexander Volkov defeated Cedric Pioline 2-6 6-7 6-2 7-5 8-6 in the Australian Open round of 64 on hard. The result followed the form book — Alexander Volkov came in leading the head-to-head 2–1, defending last year's round of 64. Alexander Volkov extended the head-to-head to 3–1.
Volkov A. came through in five sets.
Hard: Volkov A. leads 2–0 · Clay: Pioline C. leads 1–0 · Carpet: Volkov A. leads 1–0