Tamara Zidansek defeated Eri Hozumi 6-3 6-3 in the Australian Open qualifying round of 128 on hard. The upset overturned the form book — Eri Hozumi came in leading the head-to-head 1–0, defending last year's round of 128, but Tamara Zidansek had been the form player, winning 3 of their last 5 on hard. Tamara Zidansek claimed a first win over Eri Hozumi in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
Zidansek T. took it in straight sets.