Frank Dancevic defeated Evgeny Korolev 6-3 6-2 in the Sydney qualifying round of 16 on hard. The upset overturned the form book — Evgeny Korolev came in leading the head-to-head 1–0, defending last year's quarter-final. Frank Dancevic claimed a first win over Evgeny Korolev in two meetings, levelling the head-to-head at 1–1.
Dancevic F. took it in straight sets.
Frank Dancevic beat Evgeny Korolev 6-3 6-2. Umpiry, "Frank Dancevic vs Evgeny Korolev — Sydney Qualifying Round of 16", https://umpiry.com/match/2009-01-10/dancevic-vs-korolev-sydney-q16?utm_source=cite (as of 10 January 2009).