Donald Young defeated Andreas Seppi 6-4 2-6 6-3 4-6 7-5 in the Australian Open round of 64 on hard. The upset overturned the form book — Andreas Seppi came in leading the head-to-head 1–0, defending last year's round of 16. Donald Young claimed a first win over Andreas Seppi in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
Young D. came through in five sets.
Hard: Young D. leads 1–0 · Grass: Seppi A. leads 1–0