Jiri Lehecka defeated Dmitry Popko 4-6 6-3 6-3 in the Australian Open qualifying round of 32 on hard. The result followed the form book — Jiri Lehecka came in ranked #23, leading the head-to-head 1–0. Jiri Lehecka extended the head-to-head to 2–0.
Lehecka J. came through in three sets.