Pierre Hugues Herbert defeated Andrea Arnaboldi 4-6 7-6 6-2 in the Australian Open qualifying round of 64 on hard. The upset overturned the form book — Andrea Arnaboldi came in leading the head-to-head 1–0. Pierre Hugues Herbert claimed a first win over Andrea Arnaboldi in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
Herbert P. came through in three sets.
Hard: Herbert P. leads 1–0 · Clay: Arnaboldi A. leads 1–0