Rhyne Williams defeated Steven Diez 7-6 2-6 6-4 in the Australian Open qualifying round of 128 on hard. The result followed the form book — Rhyne Williams came in leading the head-to-head 1–0, defending last year's round of 128. Rhyne Williams extended the head-to-head to 2–0.
Williams R. came through in three sets.
Hard: Williams R. leads 1–0 · Grass: Williams R. leads 1–0