Denis Kudla defeated Bernard Tomic 7-6 6-3 in the Australian Open qualifying round of 128 on hard. The upset overturned the form book — Bernard Tomic came in leading the head-to-head 1–0, defending last year's round of 128. Denis Kudla claimed a first win over Bernard Tomic in two meetings, levelling the head-to-head at 1–1.
Kudla D. took it in straight sets.
Kudla D. and Tomic B. faced 2 of the same opponents in the last 12 months. Kudla D. went 1–2 (33%) against them, Tomic B. 1–1 (50%).
Only 2 common opponents — too few for any conclusion. Shown without assessment.
Hard: Kudla D. leads 1–0 · Clay: Tomic B. leads 1–0
Denis Kudla beat Bernard Tomic 7-6(4) 6-3. Umpiry, "Denis Kudla vs Bernard Tomic — Australian Open Qualifying Round of 128", https://umpiry.com/match/2020-01-14/kudla-vs-tomic-australian-open-q128?utm_source=cite (as of 14 January 2020).