Noam Okun defeated Eyal Ran 6-3 6-3 in the Australian Open qualifying round of 128 on hard. The upset overturned the form book — Eyal Ran came in leading the head-to-head 2–0, but Noam Okun had been the form player, winning 4 of their last 6 on hard. Noam Okun claimed a first win over Eyal Ran in three meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 2–1.
Okun N. took it in straight sets.
Noam Okun beat Eyal Ran 6-3 6-3. Umpiry, "Noam Okun vs Eyal Ran — Australian Open Qualifying Round of 128", https://umpiry.com/match/2000-01-17/okun-vs-ran-australian-open-q128?utm_source=cite (as of 17 January 2000).