Radek Stepanek defeated Blaz Kavcic 6-3 6-7 8-6 in the Australian Open qualifying round of 64 on hard. The upset overturned the form book — Blaz Kavcic came in leading the head-to-head 1–0. Radek Stepanek claimed a first win over Blaz Kavcic in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
Stepanek R. came through in three sets.