Alize Lim defeated Maria Joao Koehler 7-6 6-1 in the Australian Open qualifying round of 128 on hard. The upset overturned the form book — Maria Joao Koehler came in leading the head-to-head 1–0, defending last year's round of 64. Alize Lim claimed a first win over Maria Joao Koehler in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
Lim A. took it in straight sets.