Chia Jung Chuang defeated Melanie South 6-3 7-6 in the Mount Gambier 25K qualifying round on hard. The upset overturned the form book — Melanie South came in leading the head-to-head 2–0, but Chia Jung Chuang had been the form player, winning 1 of their last 4 on hard. Chia Jung Chuang claimed a first win over Melanie South in three meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 2–1.
Jung Chuang C. took it in straight sets.
Hard: level 1–1 · Carpet: South M. leads 1–0