Alessandro Giannessi defeated Quentin Halys 3-6 6-3 7-6 in the Australian Open qualifying round of 64 on hard. The upset overturned the form book — Quentin Halys came in leading the head-to-head 1–0, defending last year's round of 128. Alessandro Giannessi claimed a first win over Quentin Halys in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
Giannessi A. came through in three sets.