Mirza Basic defeated Marius Copil 6-3 7-6 in the Australian Open qualifying round of 64 on hard. The upset overturned the form book — Marius Copil came in leading the head-to-head 1–0, defending last year's round of 64, but Mirza Basic had been the form player, winning 2 of their last 5 on hard. Mirza Basic claimed a first win over Marius Copil in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
Basic M. took it in straight sets.