Rainer Schuettler defeated Lars Burgsmuller 6-4 4-6 6-4 in the Hamburg round of 32 on clay. The result followed the form book — Rainer Schuettler came in leading the head-to-head 1–0. Rainer Schuettler extended the head-to-head to 2–0.
Schuettler R. came through in three sets.
Schuettler R. and Burgsmuller L. faced 4 of the same opponents in the last 12 months. Schuettler R. went 2–3 (40%) against them, Burgsmuller L. 1–3 (25%). Only 2 of the comparisons are context-comparable — too few for a conclusion.
Only 4 common opponents — small sample, treat as indicative.