Margit Ruutel defeated Galina Voskoboeva 2-6 6-4 6-3 in the Australian Open qualifying round of 64 on hard. The upset overturned the form book — Galina Voskoboeva came in leading the head-to-head 1–0, defending last year's round of 128. Margit Ruutel claimed a first win over Galina Voskoboeva in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
Ruutel M. came through in three sets.
Ruutel M. and Voskoboeva G. faced 1 of the same opponent in the last 12 months. Ruutel M. went 1–0 (100%) against them, Voskoboeva G. 0–1 (0%).
Only 1 common opponent — too few for any conclusion. Shown without assessment.