Olga Barabanschikova vs Irina Spirlea — Australian Open Round of 128

Olga Barabanschikova defeated Irina Spirlea 6-4 3-6 6-3 in the Australian Open round of 128 on hard. The upset overturned the form book — Irina Spirlea came in leading the head-to-head 1–0, defending last year's round of 128. Olga Barabanschikova claimed a first win over Irina Spirlea in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.

Key context

• Match story: Olga Barabanschikova closed it out in three sets, 6–4 3–6 6–3.