C. O'Connell defeated Maverick Banes 6-3 7-6 in the Australia F1 quarter-final on hard. The upset overturned the form book — Maverick Banes came in leading the head-to-head 1–0, but C. O'Connell had been the form player, winning 7 of their last 10 on hard. C. O'Connell claimed a first win over Maverick Banes in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
O'Connell C. took it in straight sets.
Hard: O'Connell C. leads 1–0 · Clay: Banes M. leads 1–0