Aiko Nakamura defeated Ekaterina Bychkova 6-3 6-4 in the Australian Open qualifying round of 64 on hard. The upset overturned the form book — Ekaterina Bychkova came in leading the head-to-head 1–0. Aiko Nakamura claimed a first win over Ekaterina Bychkova in two meetings, levelling the head-to-head at 1–1.
Nakamura A. took it in straight sets.
Aiko Nakamura beat Ekaterina Bychkova 6-3 6-4. Umpiry, "Aiko Nakamura vs Ekaterina Bychkova — Australian Open Qualifying Round of 64", https://umpiry.com/match/2005-01-14/bychkova-vs-nakamura-australian-open-q64?utm_source=cite (as of 14 January 2005).