Simon Stadler defeated Mathieu Montcourt 7-5 6-7 2-2 in the Sydney qualifying round of 32 on hard. The upset overturned the form book — Mathieu Montcourt came in leading the head-to-head 1–0, but Simon Stadler had been the form player, winning 2 of their last 4 on hard. Simon Stadler claimed a first win over Mathieu Montcourt in two meetings, levelling the head-to-head at 1–1.
Stadler S. won the match.
Simon Stadler beat Mathieu Montcourt 7-5 6-7(4) 2-2. Umpiry, "Simon Stadler vs Mathieu Montcourt — Sydney Qualifying Round of 32", https://umpiry.com/match/2008-01-06/montcourt-vs-stadler-sydney-q32?utm_source=cite (as of 6 January 2008).