Olga Barabanschikova vs Anke Huber — Sydney Round of 32

Olga Barabanschikova defeated Anke Huber 6-3 3-6 6-1 in the Sydney round of 32 on hard. The upset overturned the form book — Anke Huber came in leading the head-to-head 1–0, defending last year's round of 16, but Olga Barabanschikova had been the form player, winning 5 of their last 8 on hard. Olga Barabanschikova claimed a first win over Anke Huber in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.

Key context

• Match story: Olga Barabanschikova closed it out in three sets, 6–3 3–6 6–1.