Matteo Viola defeated Antonio Veic 6-7 7-5 6-4 in the Australian Open qualifying round of 64 on hard. The upset overturned the form book — Antonio Veic came in leading the head-to-head 1–0. Matteo Viola claimed a first win over Antonio Veic in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
Viola M. came through in three sets.
Hard: Viola M. leads 1–0 · Clay: Veic A. leads 1–0