Jeremy Bates defeated Henrik Holm 6-4 6-7 3-6 7-6 6-3 in the Australian Open round of 128 on hard. The upset overturned the form book — Henrik Holm came in leading the head-to-head 1–0, defending last year's round of 32, but Jeremy Bates had been the form player, winning 5 of their last 7 on hard. Jeremy Bates claimed a first win over Henrik Holm in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
Bates J. came through in five sets.