Colin Ebelthite defeated Jose Rubin Statham 6-7 7-6 7-5 in the Australia F4 qualifying round on hard. The upset overturned the form book — Jose Rubin Statham came in leading the head-to-head 1–0, but Colin Ebelthite had been the form player, winning 3 of their last 5 on hard. Colin Ebelthite claimed a first win over Jose Rubin Statham in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
Ebelthite C. came through in three sets.
Hard: Ebelthite C. leads 1–0 · Clay: Rubin Statham J. leads 1–0