Tim Smyczek defeated Pedja Krstin 6-3 6-2 in the Australian Open qualifying round of 64 on hard. The result followed the form book — Tim Smyczek came in leading the head-to-head 1–0, defending last year's round of 64. Tim Smyczek extended the head-to-head to 2–0.
Smyczek T. took it in straight sets.