Marc Polmans defeated Gavin Van Peperzeel 6-4 6-2 in the Australia F8 qualifying round on hard. The upset overturned the form book — Gavin Van Peperzeel came in leading the head-to-head 1–0. Marc Polmans claimed a first win over Gavin Van Peperzeel in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
Polmans M. took it in straight sets.
Hard: Polmans M. leads 1–0 · Clay: Van Peperzeel G. leads 1–0