Jacco Eltingh defeated Sebastien Lareau 7-6 5-7 7-6 7-5 in the Australian Open round of 64 on hard. The result followed the form book — Jacco Eltingh came in leading the head-to-head 1–0, defending last year's round of 64. Jacco Eltingh extended the head-to-head to 2–0.
Eltingh J. came through in four sets.
Hard: Eltingh J. leads 1–0 · Grass: Eltingh J. leads 1–0