Alisa Kleybanova defeated Iveta Benesova 6-3 6-1 in the Australian Open qualifying round of 64 on hard. The upset overturned the form book — Iveta Benesova came in defending last year's round of 64, but Alisa Kleybanova had been the form player, winning 4 of their last 6 on hard.
Kleybanova A. took it in straight sets.