Paolo Lorenzi defeated Tommy Paul 7-6 4-6 6-3 in the Australian Open qualifying round of 64 on hard. The upset overturned the form book — Tommy Paul came in leading the head-to-head 1–0. Paolo Lorenzi claimed a first win over Tommy Paul in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
Lorenzi P. came through in three sets.
Hard: Lorenzi P. leads 1–0 · Clay: Paul T. leads 1–0