Allen Belobrajdic defeated Andrew Kratzmann 7-6 2-6 7-6 in the Australia 3 Masters 3 qualifying round on hard. The upset overturned the form book — Andrew Kratzmann came in leading the head-to-head 2–0, but Allen Belobrajdic had been the form player, winning 3 of their last 4 on hard. Allen Belobrajdic claimed a first win over Andrew Kratzmann in three meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 2–1.
Belobrajdic A. came through in three sets.
Hard: Belobrajdic A. leads 1–0 · Carpet: Kratzmann A. leads 2–0