Overview
- Jason Kubler rallied from a set down against Alexander Blockx before the German retired with Kubler leading 3-6, 6-3, 1-0.
- Maddison Inglis beat Tamara Korpatsch 6-4, 6-4 to reach her first Australian Open main draw since 2022.
- Dane Sweeny defeated Stefano Travaglia 7-6(5), 7-6(3) to qualify and will face Gael Monfils in the first round.
- Storm Hunter overcame Taylor Townsend 7-6(6), 6-2 and continues her comeback after an Achilles rupture in April 2024, drawing Jessica Bouzas Maneiro next.
- The four qualifiers lift Australia’s total to 21 players across both draws, with Kubler set to play world No. 29 Frances Tiafoe and Inglis meeting fellow Australian Kimberly Birrell.