Mark Philippoussis defeated Xavier Malisse 6-3 7-6 in the Hamburg round of 32 on clay. The result followed the form book — Mark Philippoussis came in leading the head-to-head 2–0. Mark Philippoussis extended the head-to-head to 3–0.
Philippoussis M. took it in straight sets.
Philippoussis M. and Malisse X. faced 4 of the same opponents in the last 12 months. Philippoussis M. went 2–3 (40%) against them, Malisse X. 2–4 (33%). Results against comparable opponents are close (0 : 1 better-results split).
Only 4 common opponents — small sample, treat as indicative.
Clay: Philippoussis M. leads 2–0 · Grass: Philippoussis M. leads 1–0