James Duckworth defeated Omar Jasika 6-2 6-4 in the Australian Open qualifying round of 128 on hard. The result followed the form book — James Duckworth came in ranked #65, leading the head-to-head 2–0, defending last year's round of 128. James Duckworth extended the head-to-head to 3–0.
Duckworth J. took it in straight sets.