Blake Mott defeated James Mcgee 7-6 3-6 6-3 in the Australian Open qualifying round of 32 on hard. The upset overturned the form book — James Mcgee 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 James Mcgee in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
Mott B. came through in three sets.