Nicole Gibbs defeated Paula Ormaechea 7-5 6-2 in the Australian Open qualifying round of 64 on hard. The upset overturned the form book — Paula Ormaechea came in leading the head-to-head 1–0. Nicole Gibbs claimed a first win over Paula Ormaechea in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
Gibbs N. took it in straight sets.
Hard: Gibbs N. leads 1–0 · Clay: Ormaechea P. leads 1–0