Ota Fukarek defeated Julian Knowle 7-6 1-6 8-6 in the Australian Open qualifying round of 64 on hard. The upset overturned the form book — Julian Knowle came in leading the head-to-head 1–0. Ota Fukarek claimed a first win over Julian Knowle in two meetings, levelling the head-to-head at 1–1.
Fukarek O. came through in three sets.
Hard: Fukarek O. leads 1–0 · Carpet: Knowle J. leads 1–0
Ota Fukarek beat Julian Knowle 7-6(5) 1-6 8-6. Umpiry, "Ota Fukarek vs Julian Knowle — Australian Open Qualifying Round of 64", https://umpiry.com/match/2001-01-15/fukarek-vs-knowle-australian-open-q64?utm_source=cite (as of 15 January 2001).