Ruben Bemelmans defeated Ante Pavic 6-4 6-2 in the Australian Open qualifying round of 64 on hard. The upset overturned the form book — Ante Pavic came in leading the head-to-head 1–0. Ruben Bemelmans claimed a first win over Ante Pavic in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
Bemelmans R. took it in straight sets.
Hard: Bemelmans R. leads 1–0 · Grass: Pavic A. leads 1–0