Pavel Kotov defeated Henri Laaksonen 7-6 6-2 in the Australian Open qualifying round of 64 on hard. The result followed the form book — Pavel Kotov came in leading the head-to-head 1–0. Pavel Kotov extended the head-to-head to 2–0.
Kotov P. took it in straight sets.
Hard: Kotov P. leads 1–0 · Clay: Kotov P. leads 1–0