Michael Stich defeated Gilad Bloom 7-5 6-1 in the Adelaide round of 16 on hard. The result followed the form book — Michael Stich came in defending last year's quarter-final.
Stich M. took it in straight sets.
Stich M. and Bloom G. faced 1 of the same opponent in the last 12 months. Stich M. went 0–1 (0%) against them, Bloom G. 0–1 (0%).
Only 1 common opponent — too few for any conclusion. Shown without assessment.