David Wheaton defeated Sandon Stolle 7-6 6-3 2-6 6-2 in the Australian Open round of 128 on hard. The result followed the form book — David Wheaton came in leading the head-to-head 1–0, defending last year's round of 16. David Wheaton extended the head-to-head to 2–0.
Wheaton D. came through in four sets.