Asia Muhammad defeated Anna Lena Friedsam 6-4 4-6 6-4 in the Australian Open qualifying round of 64 on hard. The upset overturned the form book — Anna Lena Friedsam came in leading the head-to-head 2–0, but Asia Muhammad had been the form player, winning 3 of their last 4 on hard. Asia Muhammad claimed a first win over Anna Lena Friedsam in three meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 2–1.
Muhammad A. came through in three sets.
Hard: Muhammad A. leads 1–0 · Clay: Friedsam A. leads 2–0