Roko Karanusic defeated Paul Goldstein 6-4 4-6 6-2 in the Australian Open qualifying round of 32 on hard. The result followed the form book — Roko Karanusic came in leading the head-to-head 1–0, defending last year's round of 128. Roko Karanusic extended the head-to-head to 2–0.
Karanusic R. came through in three sets.