Albert Costa defeated Andrei Cherkasov 6-4 6-2 in the Hamburg round of 64 on clay. The upset overturned the form book — Andrei Cherkasov came in defending last year's round of 64.
Costa A. took it in straight sets.
Costa A. and Cherkasov A. faced 1 of the same opponent in the last 12 months. Costa A. went 0–1 (0%) against them, Cherkasov A. 0–1 (0%).
Only 1 common opponent — too few for any conclusion. Shown without assessment.