Magnus Larsson defeated Juan Carlos Ferrero 6-3 7-6 in the Halle round of 32 on grass. The result followed the form book — Magnus Larsson came in defending last year's round of 32.
Larsson M. took it in straight sets.
Larsson M. and Ferrero J. faced 3 of the same opponents in the last 12 months. Larsson M. went 2–1 (67%) against them, Ferrero J. 2–1 (67%). Only 2 of the comparisons are context-comparable — too few for a conclusion.
Only 3 common opponents — small sample, treat as indicative.
Magnus Larsson beat Juan Carlos Ferrero 6-3 7-6. Umpiry, "Magnus Larsson vs Juan Carlos Ferrero — Halle Round of 32", https://umpiry.com/match/2000-06-12/ferrero-vs-larsson-halle-r32?utm_source=cite (as of 12 June 2000).