Dmitry Popko defeated Bernabe Zapata Miralles 6-1 7-5 in the Australian Open qualifying round of 128 on hard. The upset overturned the form book — Bernabe Zapata Miralles came in leading the head-to-head 2–0. Dmitry Popko claimed a first win over Bernabe Zapata Miralles in three meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 2–1.
Popko D. took it in straight sets.
Hard: Popko D. leads 1–0 · Clay: Zapata Miralles B. leads 2–0
Dmitry Popko beat Bernabe Zapata Miralles 6-1 7-5. Umpiry, "Dmitry Popko vs Bernabe Zapata Miralles — Australian Open Qualifying Round of 128", https://umpiry.com/match/2022-01-10/miralles-vs-popko-australian-open-q128?utm_source=cite (as of 10 January 2022).