Matt Reid defeated Krishananth Balakrishnan 6-3 6-2 in the Australia F9 qualifying round on hard. The upset overturned the form book — Krishananth Balakrishnan came in leading the head-to-head 1–0. Matt Reid claimed a first win over Krishananth Balakrishnan in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009-05-04 | Australia F4 | R32 | clay | Krishananth Balakrishnan | 6-3 4-6 7-6(3) |
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