Mackenzie Mcdonald defeated Noah Rubin 6-1 6-0 in the Australian Open qualifying round of 128 on hard. The upset overturned the form book — Noah Rubin came in leading the head-to-head 1–0, defending last year's round of 64. Mackenzie Mcdonald claimed a first win over Noah Rubin in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
McDonald M. took it in straight sets.