Mark Philippoussis vs Roger Federer — Hamburg Round of 16
Mark Philippoussis defeated Roger Federer 6-3 2-6 6-3 in the Hamburg round of 16 on clay. The upset overturned the form book — Roger Federer came in leading the head-to-head 2–0. Mark Philippoussis claimed a first win over Roger Federer in three meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 2–1.
Key context
- Match story: Mark Philippoussis closed it out in three sets, 6–3 2–6 6–3.
How the match was decided
Auto-generatedPhilippoussis M. came through in three sets.
Common opponents
6 shared · last 12 monthsPhilippoussis M. and Federer R. faced 6 of the same opponents in the last 12 months. Philippoussis M. went 3–4 (43%) against them, Federer R. 7–3 (70%). Results against comparable opponents are close (2 : 3 better-results split).
vs Kiefer N.W3-6 6-3 6-4 6-2Wimbledon · grassL6-4 4-6 4-6Halle · grass
vs Krajicek R.L7-6 6-7 7-6 6-7 4-6Wimbledon · grassW6-2 7-5s Hertogenbosch · grass- vs Schalken S.L7-6 6-4 3-6 3-6US Open · hardL6-3 5-7 3-6s Hertogenbosch · grass
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vs Santoro F.W4-6 7-6 6-3Cincinnati Masters · hardL5-7 3-6Madrid Masters · clay
vs Ferrero J.L6-7 4-6Rome Masters · clayW6-4 4-2Rome Masters · clay- vs Sluiter R.W6-4 7-5Hamburg Masters · clayW6-2 6-1 6-3NED vs SUI · carpet
Head-to-head
3 meetings · Federer R. leads 2–1Clay: Philippoussis M. leads 1–0 · Hard: Federer R. leads 1–0 · Carpet: Federer R. leads 1–0
- Philippoussis M.May 2003HamburgThis matchClay6-3 2-6 6-3
- Federer R.March 2001Miami MastersHard3-6 7-6 6-2
- Federer R.February 2000Davis Cup WG R1: SUI vs AUSCarpet6-4 7-6 4-6 6-4
Draw
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Player context
Before the matchCite this
Mark Philippoussis beat Roger Federer 6-3 2-6 6-3. Umpiry, "Mark Philippoussis vs Roger Federer — Hamburg Round of 16", https://umpiry.com/match/2003-05-15/federer-vs-philippoussis-hamburg-r16?utm_source=cite (as of 15 May 2003).