Jiri Vanek defeated Markus Hipfl 6-4 6-2 in the Australian Open qualifying round of 128 on hard. The upset overturned the form book — Markus Hipfl came in leading the head-to-head 1–0. Jiri Vanek claimed a first win over Markus Hipfl in two meetings, levelling the head-to-head at 1–1.
Vanek J. took it in straight sets.
Hard: Vanek J. leads 1–0 · Clay: Hipfl M. leads 1–0
Jiri Vanek beat Markus Hipfl 6-4 6-2. Umpiry, "Jiri Vanek vs Markus Hipfl — Australian Open Qualifying Round of 128", https://umpiry.com/match/2004-01-19/hipfl-vs-vanek-australian-open-q128?utm_source=cite (as of 19 January 2004).