Marcos Ondruska defeated Leander Paes 3-6 7-5 6-3 in the Australian Open qualifying round of 32 on hard. The upset overturned the form book — Leander Paes came in leading the head-to-head 2–0, defending last year's round of 64. Marcos Ondruska claimed a first win over Leander Paes in three meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 2–1.
Ondruska M. came through in three sets.
Marcos Ondruska beat Leander Paes 3-6 7-5 6-3. Umpiry, "Marcos Ondruska vs Leander Paes — Australian Open Qualifying Round of 32", https://umpiry.com/match/2001-01-15/ondruska-vs-paes-australian-open-q32?utm_source=cite (as of 15 January 2001).