Ivo Klec defeated Bjorn Phau 6-2 6-4 in the Australian Open qualifying round of 128 on hard. The upset overturned the form book — Bjorn Phau came in leading the head-to-head 1–0, defending last year's round of 128. Ivo Klec claimed a first win over Bjorn Phau in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
Klec I. took it in straight sets.