Blake Mott defeated Darren K Polkinghorne 6-2 6-1 in the Australia F8 round of 32 on hard. The upset overturned the form book — Darren K Polkinghorne came in leading the head-to-head 1–0, but Blake Mott had been the form player, winning 4 of their last 7 on hard. Blake Mott claimed a first win over Darren K Polkinghorne in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
Mott B. took it in straight sets.
Hard: Mott B. leads 1–0 · Grass: Polkinghorne D. leads 1–0