Xinyun Han defeated Kimberly Birrell 7-6 3-6 6-3 in the Australian Open qualifying round of 128 on hard. The upset overturned the form book — Kimberly Birrell came in ranked #60, leading the head-to-head 1–0. Xinyun Han claimed a first win over Kimberly Birrell in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
Han X. came through in three sets.