Giulio Zeppieri defeated Santiago Fa Rodriguez Taverna 6-4 6-3 in the Australian Open qualifying round of 128 on hard. The upset overturned the form book — Santiago Fa Rodriguez Taverna came in ranked #462, leading the head-to-head 1–0. Giulio Zeppieri claimed a first win over Santiago Fa Rodriguez Taverna in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
Zeppieri G. took it in straight sets.
Hard: Zeppieri G. leads 1–0 · Clay: Rodriguez Taverna S. leads 1–0