Yannick Hanfmann defeated Tim Van Rijthoven 7-6 7-6 in the Australian Open qualifying round of 64 on hard. The upset overturned the form book — Tim Van Rijthoven came in leading the head-to-head 2–0, but Yannick Hanfmann had been the form player, winning 2 of their last 5 on hard. Yannick Hanfmann claimed a first win over Tim Van Rijthoven in three meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 2–1.
Hanfmann Y. took it in straight sets.
Hard: level 1–1 · Clay: Van Rijthoven T. leads 1–0