Damir Dzumhur defeated Izak Van Der Merwe 6-3 6-4 in the Australian Open qualifying round of 128 on hard. The upset overturned the form book — Izak Van Der Merwe came in leading the head-to-head 1–0, but Damir Dzumhur had been the form player, winning 2 of their last 6 on hard. Damir Dzumhur claimed a first win over Izak Van Der Merwe in two meetings, levelling the head-to-head at 1–1.
Dzumhur D. took it in straight sets.
Hard: Dzumhur D. leads 1–0 · Grass: Van Der Merwe I. leads 1–0
Damir Dzumhur beat Izak Van Der Merwe 6-3 6-4. Umpiry, "Damir Dzumhur vs Izak Van Der Merwe — Australian Open Qualifying Round of 128", https://umpiry.com/match/2013-01-09/dzumhur-vs-merwe-australian-open-q128?utm_source=cite (as of 9 January 2013).