Alexandra Panova defeated Zi Yan 7-6 2-6 9-7 in the Australian Open qualifying round of 64 on hard. The upset overturned the form book — Zi Yan came in defending last year's round of 128.
Panova A. came through in three sets.
Alexandra Panova beat Zi Yan 7-6(2) 2-6 9-7. Umpiry, "Alexandra Panova vs Zi Yan — Australian Open Qualifying Round of 64", https://umpiry.com/match/2009-01-16/panova-vs-yan-australian-open-q64?utm_source=cite (as of 16 January 2009).