Julien Varlet defeated Nicolas Mahut 7-6 6-4 in the Australian Open qualifying round of 128 on hard. The upset overturned the form book — Nicolas Mahut came in leading the head-to-head 1–0, defending last year's round of 128. Julien Varlet claimed a first win over Nicolas Mahut in two meetings, levelling the head-to-head at 1–1.
Varlet J. took it in straight sets.
Hard: Varlet J. leads 1–0 · Carpet: Mahut N. leads 1–0
Julien Varlet beat Nicolas Mahut 7-6(6) 6-4. Umpiry, "Julien Varlet vs Nicolas Mahut — Australian Open Qualifying Round of 128", https://umpiry.com/match/2005-01-13/mahut-vs-varlet-australian-open-q128?utm_source=cite (as of 13 January 2005).